Lieutenant-Governor Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau delivering the first Throne Speech in what they call a new, collaborative era of governance asking all members to embrace a new covenant where power and responsibility are shared.
Your government will work with urgency to reduce wait times for surgical procedures.
— Government of NB (@Gov_NB) November 20, 2018
Roy Vienneau says the government will work with doctors on alternatives to billing numbers and on payment models that encourage collaboration and wellness.
“The Minister of Health will work with regional health authorities to prioritize expenditures on actions that will most quickly reduce wait times.” Roy Vienneau said.
The Higgs government plans to restart the poverty reduction process involving all-party collaboration on changes to social assistance.
They also plan to amend the Family Services Act giving the court system more options to provide more ways to protect and care for children.
The PC’s pledge to table a balanced budget by March of 2020 or sooner.
The government will also reach out to the other parties to develop a position for a legislative officer responsible for science and climate change.
Early in 2019, your government will invite all parties to participate in an interactive pre-budget process.
— Government of NB (@Gov_NB) November 20, 2018
