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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

1.10.029 - […] develop a retention and training plan for psychologists, counsellors and other mental health professionals, specifically within schools

Psych residency

Published: Nov 2024

Justification

We note this new investment from the Holt government, which notably aims to ensure that there are more mental health professionals in the province’s schools. However, the lack of details regarding a potential retention plan for these professionals leads us to consider this promise as still pending.

“The Liberals have promised $4.7 million in annual new spending for several mental health initiatives, including doubling residencies for clinical psychologists, getting more mental health professionals into schools, and creating a mental health advocate’s office”.

N.B. gets another failing grade on mental health services

Published: Mar 2025

Justification

This promise can be found in the mandate letter addressed to the Minister of Justice and Minister responsible for Mental Health Services and Addiction Treatment, Robert K. McKee. Mandate letters define ministerial objectives. Therefore, this promise remains an ongoing priority, and we will monitor its implementation.