In 2026, New Brunswick’s restaurants are under intense pressure.

Labour shortages, combined with rising food costs, wages, insurance, utilities, rent, and lingering pandemic debt are making it harder than ever for independent operators to survive – while customers themselves are cutting back due to affordability concerns.

Across Canada since COVID, provinces have invested heavily in tourism because people are looking for authentic experiences, natural beauty, and local culture.

New Brunswick has all of that, yet this government is allowing important attractions to close through neglect and inaction.

The current New Brunswick government has failed to understand that strong coastal industries are not a burden — they are an economic engine for New Brunswick.

Two major outages in one week. The same transmission line. This is not bad luck. It is a known architectural vulnerability. For over ten years, elected officials in this region have raised the alarm. The problem is well documented. What is missing is action.

Veterinary services are essential to the future of agriculture in New Brunswick. Farmers depend on timely, accessible, and affordable veterinary and laboratory support to protect animal health, food safety, and rural livelihoods.

Fiscal discipline isn't an ideology, it's respect. I am running for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick because I believe our province is on a trajectory that will break that promise, perhaps permanently.