Premier announces changes to cabinet

June 20, 2024

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Effective today, Mike Holland is resigning his position as minister of natural resources and energy development and Indigenous affairs, as well as his seat as the MLA for Albert.

He will be transitioning to prepare for private sector employment opportunities.

“I want to personally thank Mike for his service to the province,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “He has worked hard, leading several departments with excellence, while being a strong voice for his constituents. He has been an asset to our team and I have full confidence that he will be a valued member of any organization that he works with in the future, and I wish him all the best.”

“The last six years have been an incredible opportunity for myself and gave me the chance to do work that will live long beyond my time in office,” said Holland. “I am incredibly thankful to Premier Higgs for that and will always remember my time as a member of the legislative assembly fondly.”

Justice Minister and Attorney General Hugh J. Flemming will also assume responsibility for the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development. Réjean Savoie, minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, will assume the additional responsibility for the Department of Indigenous Affairs.

Executive Council members (*denotes a change or addition)

• Blaine Higgs – Premier, President of the Executive Council and Minister responsible for Intergovernmental Affairs
• Hugh J. Flemming* – Minister of Justice and Attorney General and Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development
• Kris Austin – Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General
• Richard Ames – Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
• Margaret Johnson – Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries
• Jill Green – Minister of Social Development, Minister responsible for the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation and Minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation
• Bill Hogan – Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development
• Ernie Steeves – Minister of Finance and Treasury Board
• Greg Turner – Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Minister responsible for Immigration, Minister responsible for Opportunities NB and Minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business
• Réjean Savoie* – Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation
• Glen Savoie – Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Minister of Local Government and Minister responsible for la Francophonie
• Bruce Fitch – Minister of Health
• Mary Wilson – Minister of Service New Brunswick and Minister responsible for Military Affairs
• Tammy Scott-Wallace – Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture
• Sherry Wilson – Minister responsible for Women’s Equality and Minister responsible for Addictions and Mental Health Services
• Kathy Bockus – Minister responsible for Seniors

Biographies for all members of the legislative assembly are available online.
Media Contact(s)

Media relations, Executive Council Office, media-medias@gnb.ca.

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