The New Brunswick record on access to housing, heath care and child care was criticized in the legislature.

Liberal leader Susan Holt adds she is hearing from New Brunswickers that they are falling behind.

Holt stated: “Despite all of their hard work, because New Brunswickers are known for their ability to work hard, they are not getting ahead…they’re falling behind”

Holt said her party cannot support the Higgs government throne speech.

Premier Blaine Higgs said Tuesday following the throne speech his government is proud of the progress they’ve made, but is facing challenge’s in housing, child care and especially affordability.

Higgs also stated he’s concerned on how the rising cost of living is directly linked to federal energy policies’, that are driving up the cost off our necessities