 He was re-elected to the 56th Legislature in the provincial election held September 18, 2006.On February 6, 2007, he was appointed Deputy Speaker of the New Brunswick Legislature.He is the Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Member of the Select Committee on Wellness, Member of the Standing Committee on Crown Corporations, Standing Committee on Estimates, Standing Committee on Procedure, Standing Committee on Privileges and the Legislative Administration Committee.