If you live in New Brunswick, decisions made in Ottawa this week directly impact your local economy and health care system. Premier Susan Holt is in the nation’s capital today to secure federal support for the province. She meets with Prime Minister Mark Carney and key federal ministers to discuss the economy, defence, and major infrastructure projects.

Pushing for Provincial Partnerships

Holt presses the federal government for partnerships on health care funding, energy infrastructure, and critical mineral development. These sectors provide essential jobs in communities like Saint John. Last year, the federal major projects office selected a proposed tungsten mine in Sisson Brook as a development to accelerate for the benefit of the national economy.

While in Ottawa, Holt meets with New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc, the minister responsible for trade between Canada and the United States. She also holds meetings with the ministers of justice, defence, and health.

Focusing on Future Investments

Beyond government meetings, Holt attends a Canadian Chamber of Commerce business summit alongside other provincial premiers.

“New Brunswick has what the world needs, and we’re working with partners across the country to unlock that potential,” Holt said in a statement. “Our focus is on making sure New Brunswick is at the centre of the major projects and defence investments that will shape our country’s future.”

You can read the original report from The Canadian Press.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Premier Susan Holt in Ottawa?

She is meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and federal ministers to discuss the economy, defence, and major projects in New Brunswick.

What specific projects are on the agenda?

Holt is pushing for federal partnerships on health care funding, energy infrastructure, and critical mineral development. This includes the proposed Sisson Brook tungsten mine.

Who else is the Premier meeting with?

She meets with New Brunswick MP Dominic LeBlanc, the ministers of justice, defence, and health. She also attends a Canadian Chamber of Commerce business summit.