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New Brunswick
In office
Premier
Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick
1,329 days in office
59th legislature of New Brunswick
09 Nov 2018 - 17 Aug 2020
60th legislature of New Brunswick
29 Sep 2020 - Present

The 2020 New Brunswick general election was held on September 14 to elect the 49 members of the 60th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.

The Progressive Conservative Party, led by incumbent Premier Blaine Higgs, won 27 seats, forming a majority government. Higgs was head of a minority government since the 2018 elections.

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Donald J. Savoie Institute
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60th legislature of New Brunswick

2.01.04 - “30% increase in Federal program nominees [in regards to immigration.]”

Up to the Job. Recover. Reinvent. Renew. - 2020 Platform of the Progressive Conservative Party
Published: Sep 2020
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01-Apr-2022

“One new announcement was a new immigration navigator service that will be implemented by Opportunities NB in the coming weeks.”

Higgs recites successes but offers few new policies in state of province address

Published: Apr 2022
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16-Mar-2021
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“Stricter border closures and travel restrictions along with delays in application processes will limit immigration to the province, slowing population growth in 2021. Nonetheless, the province’s positive response to the pandemic represents upside population growth potential over the medium term.”

Economic Outlook 2021-2022 - Department of Finance and Treasury Board

Published: Mar 2021
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Started tracking on: 29-Sep-2020

Up to the Job. Recover. Reinvent. Renew. - 2020 Platform of the Progressive Conservative Party

Published: Sep 2020
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Donald J. Savoie Institute