After keeping her distance, Liberal premier ready to work with Trudeau [Video]

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is keeping her distance from Justin Trudeau no more.

Holt, who repeatedly emphasized her differences with the prime minister leading up to last month’s election, was on more welcoming terms Tuesday after their first official meeting in Fredericton.

Her government is ready to sign deals with Ottawa on a range of issues, she told reporters.

But it was Trudeau — facing low approval ratings and a daunting challenge in his own re-election bid sometime next year — who seemed keenest to bridge any gap between him and an election winner he can call an ally.

“I’m really, really excited to be able to work with Susan, with a fellow Liberal, to deliver on real progressive priorities,” he told reporters.

“To be able to work with someone who is so like-minded is very, very exciting, and I’m really glad she won, and won so big.”