The premier of New Brunswick (French (masculine): premier ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick, or feminine: première ministre du Nouveau-Brunswick) is the first minister and head of government for the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The premier is chosen by the lieutenant governor of New Brunswick. The province of New Brunswick, since being established in 1785, has had a variety of leaders. Since the 1840s responsible government has been in place and the position of premier has been formalized. The current premier of New Brunswick is Blaine Higgs, who was sworn in November 9, 2018.