New Brunswick budget announcement: key points to watch for

New Brunswick’s latest budget will be unveiled Tuesday, outlining necessary spending cuts to address a projected deficit of $1.3 billion, more than double previous estimates. Premier Susan Holt has mandated a 10% reduction in departmental spending and sought public input on potential cuts, though controversial proposals, such as closing universities, were quickly retracted. The budget will detail each department’s actual spending and future financial projections amid anticipated increases in health costs.

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