In this week's update from the all party committee on COVID-19, we address the decision to end the school year, concerns about testing and the PPE supply, and what to expect in the coming weeks. Premier Blaine Higgs, Liberal leader Kevin Vickers, Green Party Leader David Coon and People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin joined the weekly political panel to discuss the province's fight against COVID-19.

The CBC New Brunswick Political Panel brings together the province's four party leaders to discuss the response to the coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact.

The CBC New Brunswick Political Panel brings together the province's four party leaders to discuss the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

On this week's Political Panel, the impact COVID-19 will have on the New Brunswick budget forecast and the continuing possibility of a spring election. Host Terry Seguin is joined by Finance Minister Ernie Steeves, Liberal MLA Roger Melanson and Green Party Leader David Coon.

The province is launching a review of its classroom inclusion policy amid growing concerns of lack of education and resources for staff as well as instances of violence against teachers. But what should inclusion look like and what's the best model to serve all students and staff alike? Education Minister Dominic Cardy, Liberal MLA Chuck Chiasson, Green Leader David Coon and People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin join the podcast this week.

The Liberal Party is threatening to force an election at the earliest opportunity over the now-aborted controversial health-care reforms. But is committing to topple the government in the best interest of the province and what would it mean for the New Brunswick health-care system? Progressive Conservative Health Minister Ted Flemming, Liberal MLA Benoit Bourque, Green Leader David Coon and People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin joined the podcast this week.

The announcement that overnight emergency room services will be cut in six rural hospitals sparked protests and political strife. This week, MLAs from the four political parties discuss the pros and cons of the reforms and the government's approach to changing health-care in New Brunswick. Progressive Conservative Health Minister Ted Flemming, Liberal MLA J.C. D'Amours, Green MLA Megan Mitton and People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin joined the podcast this week.

In a move to rein in budgetary spending, Ontario and Alberta are shifting to a performance-based funding model for public universities. Would this be a smart move in New Brunswick? Progressive Conservative Education Minister Dominic Cardy, Liberal MLA Roger Melanson, Green Party Leader David Coon and People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin joined the weekly political panel to discuss the idea.

Maritime Iron's environmental impact assessment application reveals the proposed iron-ore plant would jeopardize New Brunswick's emissions-reduction targets. The panel debates what can be done to offset the emissions and whether the project should be approved at all. Progressive Conservative cabinet minister Jake Stewart, Liberal MLA Andrew Harvey and Green Party Leader David Coon joined the weekly political panel.

The New Brunswick government has overhauled the SEED program, cutting the number of students who can benefit from the summer job program and changing how they're chosen. Liberal MLA Roger Melanson, Progressive Conservative MLA Jake Stewart, People's Alliance Leader Kris Austin and Green Party Leader David Coon debate the changes on the Political Panel.