The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on Premier Susan Holt to provide relief for New Brunswickers by cutting taxes and eliminating wasteful government spending. These recommendations form the foundation of the CTF’s 2026 pre-budget submission for New Brunswick.

“The best thing the Holt government can do for families is leave more money in their pockets and stop wasting what taxpayers already send to government,” said Devin Drover, CTF Atlantic Director. “That means cutting sales taxes and business taxes.”

The CTF is calling on the government to match neighbouring Nova Scotia and cut the HST by one percentage point. This would save the average New Brunswick household $351 annually.

In addition, the CTF’s plan also recommendations include replacing corporate subsidies with broad-based business tax cuts, bringing government compensation in line with New Brunswick’s labour market, consolidating health networks and conducting comprehensive review of government operations with the aim of reducing spending.

“These measures will stop reckless borrowing and save taxpayers millions in debt interest charges,” said Drover. “After years of fiscal prudence, the New Brunswick government’s budgetary situation has rapidly worsened. Holt must use her next budget to reverse course, rein in wasteful spending and give taxpayers a break.”

The CTF’s full pre-budget submission can be viewed HERE.