Premier Susan Holt on Canada’s comeback plan

About this episode

Premier Susan Holt discusses New Brunswick's economic strategies in the face of U.S. tariffs and the potential for mining development.

Few places in Canada have been as threatened by Trump's tariff war as New Brunswick, with an economy built around forestry, seafood and energy. But there's opportunity arising too. New Brunswick's maritime port is booming with Canadian cargo looking to avoid U.S. tariffs. And the Premier has a strategy to develop new mines in the province. Premier Susan Holt talks to host Amanda Lang about selling Canada to the world, rebooting mining and why 400 km of pipeline could change the country.

People in this episode

Host: Amanda Lang

Guest: Susan Holt

Topics covered

• Canada's economy
• tariff impacts
• mining strategy
• political leadership
• trade opportunities

Keywords

• tariffs
• New Brunswick
• mining
• economy
• trade
• Susan Holt
• Amanda Lang
• pipeline
• forestry
• seafood

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump

Places: Canada, New Brunswick, New Brunswick's maritime port

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