The Herle Burly Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick
Dec 4, 2025
In this engaging talk, Susan Holt, the first woman Premier of New Brunswick and former Liberal leader, shares her journey into politics driven by a desire for impactful change. She discusses pressing issues like healthcare reform, emphasizing the need for a systemic shift and public models over privatization. Holt also highlights the economic significance of forestry, challenges posed by softwood tariffs, and New Brunswick's potential in critical minerals and nuclear energy. Her insights into leadership and navigating federal relations make for a captivating listen!
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Why Family Medicine Lost Appeal
- Family medicine's decline reflected payment incentives favoring specialists and inflexible work models.
- Holt emphasizes flexible team-based practice to attract clinicians seeking balanced careers.
Skepticism About Privatizing Care
- Holt finds no evidence private involvement reduces wait times and cites studies favoring fully public systems for access.
- She argues equity in access must guide healthcare policy decisions.
Lumber Tariffs' Immediate Pain
- Trump-era US tariffs on softwood lumber hit New Brunswick firms, causing customer loss and inventory buildup.
- Holt warns prolonged 45% duties will generate layoffs and severe pain for the sector.
