• Health care, affordability and the economy are the priorities in N.B. throne speech

  Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
  Date: 2026-10-20 16:31:56.0
  Tags: [New Brunswick, Healthcare, Affordability, Economy, Housing, Governance]

  The New Brunswick government's throne speech, read by Lt.-Gov. Louise Imbeault in Fredericton, outlines priorities centered on health care, affordability, and economic growth for the coming year. Premier Susan Holt's government announced that the opening of 30 new collaborative care clinics is ahead of schedule for completion by the end of 2027, alongside plans to name a mental health advocate and launch a health and long-term care workforce strategy. Additionally, the province is creating a trade diversification plan to target high-potential export markets outside the United States and is committing increased funding toward new housing infrastructure.

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• Feds grant New Brunswick $461 million for infrastructure projects

  Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
  Date: 2026-09-25 20:10:15.0
  Tags: [National, New Brunswick, Infrastructure, Housing, Healthcare, Education]

  The federal government, through the Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, has announced a $461 million funding transfer to the Government of New Brunswick via the $51-billion Build Communities Strong Fund from the 2025 federal budget. The agreement allocates $305 million toward housing and post-secondary education projects, with New Brunswick committing not to increase fees or taxes that hinder housing supply. Additionally, $155 million is designated for health infrastructure, including $25.7 million for endoscopy modernization and expansion and $1 million for future planning at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital in Moncton.

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