Premier Blaine Higgs

• Union protests New Brunswick plan to transform public sector pension plans

  Premier Blaine Higgs says that under the legislation, the proposed law would override provisions in collective agreements that guarantee union members a defined-benefit plan. 

  Politics

  Nov 29
  
• N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs’s early election waffling cost taxpayers money: opposition

  For 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.

  Politics

  Nov 7
  
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• ‘Political preferences’ played role in N.B. COVID decisions, says top medical officer

  Dr. 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.

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  Nov 2
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• New Brunswick’s Tory government survives non-confidence vote in the legislature

  The Opposition Liberals — led by Susan Holt — introduced a non-confidence amendment to the Progressive Conservatives' throne speech, which was tabled last week.

  Politics

  Oct 27
• New Brunswick premier blames federal Liberals for affordability crisis

  New 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."

  Politics

  Oct 20
• Election speculation in New Brunswick grows louder as Higgs muses about snap vote

  The Progressive Conservative government has faced internal revolt in recent months, following changes made to the policy on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

  Canada

  Sep 27
• New Brunswick PC official with trans son quits over premier’s LGBTQ2 stance

  The 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.

  Politics

  Sep 25
• N.B. Premier Blaine Higgs says he has no intention of leaving, will run again

  New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs says he is not going anywhere, despite dissent earlier this year from within his Progressive Conservative party.

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  Sep 15
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• Movement to oust Blaine Higgs: Dissident PC members fail to trigger leadership review

  Party rules say at least 50 members of the party — including 26 ridings presidents — must request a review.

  Politics

  Aug 29
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• New Brunswick wants thousands of land owners excluded from Indigenous title claim

  The Wolastoqey Nation filed a land claim in 2020 seeking title to more than 50,000 square kilometres in the province that the nation claims as its traditional lands.

  Canada

  Aug 28