Premier Blaine Higgs
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N.B. opposition say premier’s comments on homeless encampment deaths lack empathyHiggs said that some people "just don't want to come off the street," in response to an opposition question about how his government would prevent tent fires at encampments.CanadaMar 27
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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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New Brunswick premier blames federal Liberals for affordability crisisNew Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says federal policy is to blame for the cost of living crisis and any provincial measures to address the situation would only be "Band-Aids."PoliticsOct 20, 2023
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Election speculation in New Brunswick grows louder as Higgs muses about snap voteThe Progressive Conservative government has faced internal revolt in recent months, following changes made to the policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.CanadaSep 27, 2023
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New Brunswick PC official with trans son quits over premier’s LGBTQ2 stanceThe president of the PC riding association in Moncton East has resigned because he said as the proud father of a trans son, he could no longer be aligned with Premier Blaine Higgs.PoliticsSep 25, 2023
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N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs says he has no intention of leaving, will run againNew Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he is not going anywhere, despite dissent earlier this year from within his Progressive Conservative party.PoliticsSep 15, 2023
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