NB Politics
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‘Conscience is clear’: N.B. tourism minister, deputy expense $22,500 for Euro tripNew Brunswick's tourism minister has faced criticism from Opposition members who have questioned the benefits of a weeklong trip to Europe that cost the province more than $22,500.PoliticsApr 25
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N.B. environment minister resigns, citing political differences with Higgs’s ToriesNew Brunswick's Environment Minister has announced his resignation, citing political differences with the Progressive Conservative party led by Premier Blaine Higgs.PoliticsApr 19
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‘Unrepentant’ N.B. Tory worker who called for Higgs’s leadership review steps downJohn Williston, who served as regional vice-president for Westmorland Albert, noted his decision in a letter where he accused the party of losing sight of its long-held principles.PoliticsApr 13
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New Brunswick’s health minister says he won’t run in upcoming electionBruce Fitch says that after 21 years as the Progressive Conservative member for Riverview, he is keeping a promise to his family that he won't run again.PoliticsApr 5
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N.B. premier defends $300 payment to workers, saying it’s a ‘good news story’Higgs told reporters Tuesday that his $75-million program to help make life more affordable should be seen as a "good news story."PoliticsFeb 28
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N.B. premier’s province-hopping to raise campaign cash criticizedPremier Blaine Higgs this week held fundraisers for his Progressive Conservatives in British Columbia and Alberta and has one scheduled next month in Ontario.PoliticsJan 19
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Union protests New Brunswick plan to transform public sector pension plansPremier Blaine Higgs says that under the legislation, the proposed law would override provisions in collective agreements that guarantee union members a defined-benefit plan.PoliticsNov 29, 2023
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N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs’s early election waffling cost taxpayers money: oppositionFor months Higgs waffled on calling an early election, repeatedly saying since June he needed a new mandate to quell the political drama that had gripped his party.PoliticsNov 7, 2023
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‘Political preferences’ played role in N.B. COVID decisions, says top medical officerDr. Jennifer Russell says various government departments would weigh in on her scientific advice and that the ultimate decision was made by the cabinet of Premier Blaine Higgs.CanadaNov 2, 2023
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New Brunswick’s Tory government survives non-confidence vote in the legislatureThe Opposition Liberals — led by Susan Holt — introduced a non-confidence amendment to the Progressive Conservatives' throne speech, which was tabled last week.PoliticsOct 27, 2023
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