Premier of New Brunswick

The Premier of New Brunswick (French (masculine): Premier ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick, or feminine: Première ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick) is the first minister for the Canadian province of New Brunswick. They are the province's head of government and de facto chief executive.

Premier of New Brunswick
Incumbent
Blaine Higgs
since November 9, 2018
Government of New Brunswick
Office of the Premier
StyleThe Honourable
Member of
Reports toLegislative Assembly
SeatFredericton
AppointerLieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
Term lengthAt Her Majesty's pleasure
Inaugural holderAndrew Rainsford Wetmore
FormationAugust 16, 1867[1]

The premier of a Canadian province is much like the Prime Minister of Canada. They are normally the leader of the party or coalition with the most seats in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick. The premier is styled Honourable but is not a member of the privy council so this title is only for the duration of his or her term of office. Prior the establishment of the office, the Government leaders prior to responsible government was the chief political position in New Brunswick.

The premier is chosen by the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick.

The province of New Brunswick, since being established in 1785, has had a variety of leaders. Since the 1840s responsible government has been in place and the position of Premier has been formalized.

The current Premier of New Brunswick is Blaine Higgs, who was sworn in November 9, 2018.

List
Main article: List of premiers of New Brunswick

References
  1. "New Brunswick". Parliament of Canada. Retrieved March 9, 2014.

See also
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