Executive Council announced ahead of swearing-in

Press Release

November 1, 2024

FREDERICTON – Members of the Executive Council were announced today ahead of Saturday’s swearing-in at the legislative assembly in Fredericton.

“Our team is ready to get to work,” said premier-designate Susan Holt. “There is a lot of hard work ahead as we strive to make meaningful change for New Brunswickers so they can access the services they need, especially in health care, housing and education.”

Saturday’s swearing-in for the premier and ministers will be presided over by Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy and witnessed by members of the legislature, dignitaries and guests.

Executive Council members to be sworn in:

Susan Holt – Premier, President of the Executive Council, Minister responsible for Official Languages
René Legacy – Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, Minister responsible for Energy, Minister responsible for the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Rob McKee – Minister of Justice, Attorney General, Minister responsible for Addictions and Mental Health Services
John Dornan – Minister of Health
Claire Johnson – Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
Keith Chiasson – Minister of Indigenous Affairs
Cindy Miles – Minister of Social Development, Minister responsible for the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation
Chuck Chiasson – Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
Gilles LePage – Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation
Aaron Kennedy – Minister of Local Government, Minister responsible for Service New Brunswick
Isabelle Thériault – Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
Robert Gauvin – Minister of Public Safety, Minister responsible for la Francophonie
Alyson Townsend – Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Minister responsible for the Research and Productivity Council, Minister responsible for the Regulatory Accountability and Reporting Act
John Herron – Minister of Natural Resources
Pat Finnigan – Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
Lyne Chantal Boudreau – Minister responsible for Seniors, Minister responsible for Women’s Equality
Jean-Claude D’Amours – Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Minister responsible for Immigration, Minister responsible for Military Affairs
David Hickey – Minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation
Luke Randall – Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, Minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business, Minister responsible for NB Liquor and Cannabis NB

In addition to naming her cabinet, Holt also announced her team’s support for the following MLAs to lead in the legislature: Francine Landry as the first francophone woman speaker of the legislative assembly and Guy Arseneault and Benoît Bourque as deputy speakers. Marco LeBlanc will be appointed as government house leader and Jacques LeBlanc as government whip.

“This diverse mix of experienced and new legislators make up an extremely strong caucus and cabinet ready to serve New Brunswickers, focused on better health care, affordability and good government,” said Holt.

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