Susan HoltEconomy · BudgetNew Brunswick deficit-linked credit rating reviewTHEN · Holt defends the government's budget and attributes deficits to external pressures, saying difficult choices were necessary. She plans to reduce spending — including trimming the civil service by 12% through attrition — and is pursuing further cuts to control deficits.↓NOW · Apr 27, 2026Acknowledge the deficit and say it will take time to reduce while helping residents with high costs.
Don MonahanEconomy · BudgetNew Brunswick deficit-linked credit rating reviewAttribute the credit rating review to the Holt Liberal government’s projected deficits and say the downgrade was unsurprising.
Glen SavoieEconomy · BudgetNew Brunswick deficit-linked credit rating reviewSays growing deficits make a New Brunswick credit downgrade inevitable and warns a negative Moody’s outlook signals one ahead.
René LegacyEconomy · BudgetNew Brunswick deficit-linked credit rating reviewSupports fiscal discipline and a strong fiscal position to keep New Brunswick’s finances sound despite the deficit.
