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Alyson Townsend is the province's post-secondary education, training and labour minister and the MLA for Rothesay. Image: New Brunswick Liberal Association

MLA returning to work after cancer treatments

By Tara Clow Sep 2, 2025 | 7:58 AM

After several months off due to health reasons, Rothesay MLA Alyson Townsend is returning to a Ministerial role.

Premier Susan Holt says Townsend will serve in the role of Labour Minister.

Townsend took a leave for treatment in February after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

She previously served as Minister of Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour.

Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Jean Claude D’Amours took on the acting role during Townsend’s leave.

Holt says D’Amours will continue in the role of Minister of post-secondary education and training.