Premier Susan Holt has made waves as the first female premier of New Brunswick.
In a year-end interview with Global News, Holt discussed what her style of leadership could bring to the table, and what she envisions for the province.
“I have high hopes for this province and love for this province,” she said.
She said it has been an honour and privilege to become premier, after her October election win. Her historic victory also caught the attention of former American presidential candidate Hillary Clinton — who almost made history herself south of the border.
“It was a bit of a surprise. I came home late one night from an amazing Innovate Awards night in Moncton. And sitting on my island was a small envelope that said ‘Honourable Premier-Designate Susan Holt,’” she recalled.
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“So I open it up and I pull out this little piece of paper. As I open it, a little piece …