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New Brunswick

Susan Holt

In office

Premier

Liberal Party of New Brunswick

358 days in office

The 61st Legislature of New Brunswick
02 Nov 2024 - Present

61th legislature of New Brunswick
02 Nov 2024

The 2024 New Brunswick general election was held on October 21 to elect the 49 members of the 61th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick. The Liberal Party, led by Susan Holt, won 31 seats, forming a majority government.

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Promise History

Health and Social Policy

The 61st Legislature of New Brunswick

1.10.027 - Create a Mental Health Advocate position to ensure New Brunswickers struggling with mental health and navigating the system have a champion

Mental health advocate

Published: Nov 2024

Justification

We note that the promise of creating the position of a mental health advocate for New Brunswick is in the process of being fulfilled. The budget has been allocated. We will consider this promise fully kept upon the official announcement of the person who will occupy this position.

“The Liberals have promised $4.7 million in annual new spending for several mental health initiatives, including doubling residencies for clinical psychologists, getting more mental health professionals into schools, and creating a mental health advocate’s office”.

N.B. gets another failing grade on mental health services

Published: Mar 2025

Justification

This promise can be found in the mandate letter addressed to the Minister of Justice and Minister responsible for Mental Health Services and Addiction Treatment, Robert K. McKee. Mandate letters define ministerial objectives. Therefore, this promise remains an ongoing priority, and we will monitor its implementation.