Government of New Brunswick

Citizen Engagement and Public Consultation

Public Engagement

   
Share your views – Provide input on a variety of issues being examined by the Government of New Brunswick.
 

 

Ongoing Consultations

  

Paid Sick Leave Consultations

The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour is exploring amendments to the Employment Standards Act (the Act) regarding paid sick leave. Specifically, the Department is seeking feedback on whether paid sick leave should be added, and, if so, how many days. The Department is also seeking feedback on potential changes to the maximum length of unpaid sick leave that employees can access. 

Please provide your feedback to the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour at:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 1-844-453-4155 (toll-free)

The deadline for submissions is December 11th, 2023.

Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission

An Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission has been appointed to review the province’s electoral boundaries in advance of the next scheduled general provincial election, to be held in October of 2024.

Task Force Review of WorkSafeNB

The Task Force was announced May 30, 2017 by the Minister of Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour (PETL) to review New Brunswick’s Worker’s Compensation system focusing on short term solutions and long term sustainability.

Public Review of Draft Regulations
Public Review of Draft Regulations

Draft regulations are available for public review and input. This is part of government efforts to increase transparency.

Environmental Impact Assessments

EIA is a process through which the environmental impacts potentially resulting from a proposed project are identified and assessed early in the planning process. It is a proactive, preventative approach to environmental management and protection.