New Brunswick Election Heats Up with Tight Race and Key Policy Promises

As the October 21 election approaches, major parties unveil their platforms focusing on healthcare, housing, and affordability.

Polls indicate a tight race between the Liberals and Progressive Conservatives, with the Greens potentially playing a pivotal role in a minority government.
The Progressive Conservatives promise a 2% cut in harmonized sales tax, construction of 30,000 housing units by 2030, and expanded healthcare roles for various medical professionals.
The Liberals propose a 3% cap on rent increases by 2025, elimination of provincial sales tax on new multi-unit housing builds, and significant bonuses for healthcare workers.
The Green Party pledges a guaranteed livable income to end deep poverty, significant investments in healthcare, and restoration of rural services, including new infrastructure projects.
PC Leader Blaine Higgs warns against a potential costly Liberal-Green coalition, while Green Leader David Coon prepares a list of conditions for supporting a minority government.