During her annual state of the province speech, Premier Susan Holt announced that the government has met 10 of its 15 short-term performance targets, but acknowledged a significant drop in primary care access, with only 72.5% of New Brunswickers having access to a doctor or nurse practitioner, far below the 2025 goal. Holt emphasized improving primary care as her top priority amid rising concerns, with 238,000 residents lacking access. While expressing confidence in new initiatives such as collaborative care clinics, Holt indicated mixed results overall, including unmet educational targets. Opposition leaders criticized the government for inadequate investment and transparency regarding primary care challenges, while financial strains loom ahead.
