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Blaine Higgs

Blaine Higgs is a Canadian politician who serves as the 34th and current Premier of New Brunswick since 2018. Born in Woodstock, New Brunswick, he has had a varied career in both the private and public sectors before delving into politics. Prior to his premiership, Higgs served as Minister of Finance for the province under the predecessor Progressive Conservative government. Known for his pragmatic and fiscally conservative approach, he has emphasized debt reduction and responsible economic management. With a background in civil engineering, he also brings considerable experience from the energy sector to his political career.