New Brunswicks premier sends out minister mandate letters, outlines expectations – New Brunswick [Video]

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt has given marching orders to her new cabinet ministers to fulfil promises made during last month’s election.

The government released 18 mandate letters to the ministers Thursday outlining key priorities and responsibilities across their portfolios.

“The best way to earn the trust of New Brunswickers is to tell people what we are going to do and then follow through on the promises we have made,” Holt said in a news release. “The detailed mandate letters we have prepared not only allow our government to be transparent and accountable to the people of this province, but they will also keep us on track as we do our work.”

In the letter to Health Minister John Dornan, the premier says she expects 10 community clinics to open around the province in the government’s first 18 months — beginning in Fredericton. In their election platform, the Liberals promised …