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New Brunswick

Susan Holt

In office

Premier

Liberal Party of New Brunswick

358 days in office

The 61st Legislature of New Brunswick
02 Nov 2024 - Present

61th legislature of New Brunswick
02 Nov 2024

The 2024 New Brunswick general election was held on October 21 to elect the 49 members of the 61th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick. The Liberal Party, led by Susan Holt, won 31 seats, forming a majority government.

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Promise History

Health and Social Policy

The 61st Legislature of New Brunswick

1.10.003 - Increase social assistance rates given the rising cost of food and housing, while ensuring regulations are not penalizing recipients.

Student housing

Published: Nov 2024

Justification

We consider that this promise is still pending. No reference to an increase in social assistance rates is made in the latest budget.

Driving change, delivering progress

Published: Mar 2025

Justification

Traces of this promise can be found in the mandate letter addressed to the Minister of Social Development, Cindy Miles. Mandate letters define ministerial objectives. Therefore, this promise remains an ongoing priority, and we will monitor its implementation.