Susan Holt
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Susan Holt | |
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| Leader of the Opposition of New Brunswick | |
| Assumed office May 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Rob McKee |
| Leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Association | |
| Assumed office August 6, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Roger Melanson (interim) |
| Member of the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly for Bathurst East-Nepisiguit-Saint-Isidore | |
| Assumed office April 24, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Denis Landry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 22, 1977[1] Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Jon Holt |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Fredericton, New Brunswick |
Susan Holt (born April 22, 1977) is a Canadian politician, who has been the leader of the New Brunswick Liberal Association since August 6, 2022, leader of the Opposition since May 9, 2023,[2] and MLA for Bathurst East-Nepisiguit-Saint-Isidore since April 24, 2023.[3]
Life and career[edit]
Holt attended Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, where she has a degree in both Chemistry and Economics.[4]
Holt worked as chief growth officer for Fredericton software companies Plato Testing and PQA,[5] and has served as president of the New Brunswick Business Council.[6] She ran as the Liberal candidate in Fredericton South in the 2018 New Brunswick general election, losing to New Brunswick Green Party leader David Coon.[6]
As Holt was not a sitting member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, Liberal MLA (Member of the Legislative Assembly) Denis Landry offered in August 2022 to resign his seat so that Holt could run in a by-election.[7] In November 2022, Holt announced that she would accept his offer and run in Landry's riding of Bathurst East-Nepisiguit-Saint-Isidore. Landry then confirmed that he was resigning the seat.[8]
On April 24, 2023, Holt won a by-election in Bathurst East-Nepisiguit-Saint-Isidore to win a seat in the Legislative Assembly. On May 9, 2023, she became the official opposition leader in New Brunswick.[9]
Personal life[edit]
Holt lives with her family in Fredericton.[10] She is married to Jon Holt, and they have three children.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ Holt has celebrated her birthday multiple times on April 22:
- @susanholt (April 22, 2022). "Hey folks! It's Susan's team here. Today is Susan's birthday (shhhh ! 🤫🎉)" (Tweet). Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Twitter.
- @susanholt (April 22, 2024). "I want to thank everyone for their birthday love, especially the Moncton team, who spent the day with me as part of my Brighter Futures Education Tour! I appreciate each and every one of you! ❤️" (Tweet). Retrieved April 22, 2024 – via Twitter.
- "Susan Holt wins N.B. Liberal leadership, promising 'breath of fresh air' in politics". The Canadian Press. CTV Atlantic. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info/videos/1-8770256/susan-holt-premiere-femme-a-sieger-comme-cheffe-elue-liberaux-n-b
- ^ "Susan Holt elected as New Brunswick Liberal leader". CBC News New Brunswick, August 6, 2022.
- ^ "The Legislative Library of New Brunswick - Women MLA profile details for - Susan Holt". www1.gnb.ca. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ Leger, Mark (2019-11-08). "How Indigenous Communities Helped PQA Testing Solve Its Labour Force Shortage". Huddle.Today. Retrieved 2022-11-29.
- ^ a b Jacques Poitras, "Tech executive, former adviser to Brian Gallant running for Liberal leadership". CBC News New Brunswick, February 14, 2022.
- ^ Laura Brown, "Long-time Liberal MLA offers up seat to new Liberal leader Susan Holt". CTV Atlantic, August 7, 2022.
- ^ Rudderham, Hannah (14 November 2022). "Liberal leader announces plan to run for vacant seat in Bathurst region". CBC News. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ "Susan Holt wins legislature seat in Liberal byelection sweep". CBC News. 24 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- ^ Rudderham, Hannah (5 October 2023). "Liberal Leader Susan Holt says she'll run in Fredericton South-Silverwood". CBC News. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Member of the Legislative Assembly : Susan Holt - Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick". www.legnb.ca. Retrieved 20 April 2024.