He says it was a rookie mistake, but there are calls for disciplinary action against a New Brunswick MLA who sought favours from the Minister of Transportation and tried to influence his decisions.

For the second day in a row, Conservative backbencher Jake Stewart is apologizing for his actions. Yesterday he expressed regret over sending emails directing a Transportation Department official to have a camp road plowed for a birthday party.

Today Stewart admits he sent additional emails to officials at the Department of Transportation - including the minister - asking for favours, input on hiring decisions and exclusivity for a gravel supplier.

The Opposition Liberals obtained the emails under an access-to-information request.

Stewart, who represents the rural riding of Southwest Miramichi, says he didn't realize he was doing anything wrong and was simply asking on behalf of his constituents.

"In my riding there are hundreds and hundreds of people out of work and as a new MLA at the time, I suppose I was feeling the pressure of trying to find them work and trying to help them along their path," says Stewart.

"I guess I shouldn't have written them in an email, so I apologize for that, but I can't apologize for working hard for Southwest Miramichi."

But that apology may not be enough.

New Brunswick NDP Leader Dominic Cardy says Stewart needs to be disciplined for his actions.

"In a lot of other places in the developed world, if you see people who behave that way, if they're elected politicians, they'd be forced to quit over it," says Cardy. "That is corruption."

Liberal Leader Victor Boudreau agrees that Stewart stepped over the line.

"To try to dictate to civil servants how to do their job, or how to interpret their policies or what…that I think is stepping across the line and Jake Stewart needs to be reminded of that," says Boudreau.

Government House Leader Paul Robichaud says Stewart discussed the situation with Premier David Alward, but said there are no plans to reprimand Stewart.

With files from CTV Atlantic's Andy Campbell and The Canadian Press