Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Bruce Hyer is joining the Green Party. The one-time member of the NDP made the announcement this morning during a news conference at the Finlandia Club in Thunder Bay. Hyer says becoming a Green Party MP will allow him to maintain independence and stand up for the interest of his constituents. He adds being a part of a party will also help him better represent the North. Hyer broke ranks with the NDP in April of 2012 over the vote to scrap the gun registry.