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20 May 2021 Arbor Day tree-plantingThe City of Fredericton donated a red oak tree for the grounds of the legislative assembly to mark Arbor Day. From left: Green Party leader David Coon; Premier Blaine Higgs; Mayor Mike O'Brien (with shovel); People’s Alliance of New Brunswick leader Kris Austin; Speaker of the legislative assembly Bill Oliver ... |
17 November 2020 Throne speech highlights challenges and successes of past year, with renewed focus on prioritiesToday’s speech from the throne highlighted the challenges and successes experienced over the past year and focused on the government’s plan to build upon progress made in six priority areas. Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy read the speech from the throne on behalf of the government, opening the first session of the ... |
27 November 2019 Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held at legislative assemblyThe public is invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the legislative assembly at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. |
19 November 2019 Throne speech focuses on prioritiesToday’s speech from the throne focused on the government’s priorities and included initiatives planned in the six key priority areas to build upon progress made over the past year. Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy read the speech from the throne on behalf of government, opening the third session of the 59th legislature. |
27 November 2018 Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held at legislative assemblyThe public is invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the legislative assembly at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. |
11 July 2018 Summer tour schedule for the legislatureGuided tours of the legislative assembly are available free of charge all summer. Weekday tours are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and weekend tours are available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They take 45 minutes. |
09 February 2018 Premier closes budget debatePremier Brian Gallant formally closed the budget debate at the legislative assembly today. |
01 February 2018 Official Opposition replies to 2018-19 provincial budgetRiverview MLA Bruce Fitch delivered the formal reply of the official Opposition to the 2018-19 provincial budget, released Jan. 30. |
30 January 2018 Budget invests in seniors, youth and the economyFinance Minister Cathy Rogers tabled the provincial government’s 2018-19 budget today which focuses on investments in seniors, youth employment and economic competitiveness. |
04 December 2017 Christmas tree lighting ceremonyThe annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held at the legislative assembly on Friday, Dec. 1. |
03 November 2017 Premier closes throne speech debatePremier Brian Gallant closed the throne speech debate at the legislative assembly today. |
26 October 2017 Reply to throne speechOfficial Opposition Leader Blaine Higgs delivered the reply to the speech from the throne in the legislative assembly today. |
24 October 2017 Speech from the throne / fourth session of the 58th legislatureThe speech from the throne was delivered today in the legislative assembly by Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau. |
25 August 2017 Re-enactment of 1883 Changing of the Guard ceremonyA Changing of the Guard re-enactment, in commemoration of an 1883 ceremony of Company “A” of the Infantry School Corps, recently took place on the grounds of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, with the guard in period costume. |
03 April 2017 Legislature lit up in blueThe legislature was lit up in blue Sunday night to mark World Autism Awareness Day, held annually on April 2. |
31 March 2017 Legislature to light up in blueThe legislature will be lit up in blue on Sunday night to mark World Autism Awareness Day, held annually on April 2. From left: Travis Wolfe, parent; Holly Soucoup, parent; Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Brian Kenny; Danielle Pelletier, owner of Autism Intervention Services; Janet Mitton, a clinical supervisor ... |
05 December 2016 Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at legislative assemblyThe annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony took place at the legislative assembly on Friday, Dec. 2. |
18 November 2016 Premier closes throne speech debatePremier Brian Gallant closed the throne speech debate at the legislative assembly today. |
04 November 2016 Reply to throne speechOfficial Opposition Leader Blaine Higgs delivered the reply to the speech from the throne in the legislative assembly today. |
02 November 2016 Throne speech prioritizes educationThe speech from the throne was read in the legislative assembly on behalf of the government by Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau. |
13 June 2016 Pride banner raisedThe pride banner was raised today at the legislative assembly in recognition of national Pride Month. Families and Children Minister Stephen Horsman participated in the event. |
12 February 2016 Premier closes budget debatePremier Brian Gallant formally closed the budget debate at the legislative assembly today. The provincial government tabled its 2016-17 provincial budget on Feb. 2 which outlines plans to put the province’s finances on the right track, protect education and health care and invest in job creation. |
04 February 2016 Official Opposition replies to 2016-17 provincial budgetQuispamsis MLA Blaine Higgs delivered the formal reply of the official Opposition to the 2016-17 provincial budget, released Feb. 2. |
11 December 2015 Premier closes speech from the throne debatePremier Brian Gallant closed the throne speech debate at the legislative assembly. Repairing the province’s finances in order to invest in the priorities of New Brunswickers is the major theme of the 2015-16 speech from the throne. |
10 December 2015 Ministers welcome students from China to the legislative assemblyEducation and Early Childhood Development Minister Serge Rousselle met with 24 Grade 12 students from China and their teachers. The students are in New Brunswick as part of a long-standing partnership between the province and AKD International Inc. This partnership is facilitated by Atlantic Education International Inc. The organization co-ordinates ... |
03 December 2015 Reply to throne speechOfficial Opposition Leader Bruce Fitch delivered the reply to the speech from the throne in the legislative assembly today. |
01 December 2015 Throne speech / second session of the 58th legislatureThe speech from the throne was delivered today in the legislative assembly by Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau. |
30 November 2015 Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held at legislative assemblyThe public is invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the legislative assembly at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. |
04 June 2015 First official visit by the secretary general of the International Organization of the FrancophonieThe secretary general of the International Organization of La Francophonie, Michaëlle Jean, (right) began her official two-day visit to New Brunswick with an address to the legislative assembly today. |
10 April 2015 Premier closes budget debatePremier Brian Gallant formally closed the budget debate at the legislative assembly today. The provincial government tabled its 2015-16 budget on March 31 which focuses on the government’s three key priorities: creating the conditions for job creation, facing the province's fiscal challenges and helping families. |
02 April 2015 Official Opposition replies to 2015-16 provincial budgetQuispamsis MLA Blaine Higgs delivered the formal reply of the official Opposition to the 2015-16 provincial budget, released March 31, during the first session of the 58th legislature. |
31 March 2015 Budget faces fiscal challenges, invests in job creation and familiesFinance Minister Roger Melanson tabled the provincial government’s 2015-16 budget today which focuses on the government’s three key priorities: creating the conditions for job creation, facing our fiscal challenges and helping families. |
16 December 2014 Premier closes speech from the throne debatePremier Brian Gallant closed the throne speech debate at the legislative assembly. Moving New Brunswick forward with a plan to create the right conditions for job growth, a plan to achieve fiscal balance and a plan that will put families and communities back to work are the major themes of ... |
05 December 2014 Reply to throne speechOfficial Opposition Leader Bruce Fitch delivered the Reply to the speech from the throne in the legislative assembly today. |
03 December 2014 Speech from the throne / first session of the 58th legislatureThe speech from the throne was delivered Dec. 3 in the legislative assembly by Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau. |
24 October 2014 Collins elected as Speaker of the legislative assembly, MLAs sworn inFollowing the swearing-in of members in a morning ceremony, the 58th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick convened its first session Friday afternoon. As their first order of business, the Moncton-Centre MLA Chris Collins was elected to oversee the deliberations of the House as Speaker. |
05 May 2014 Student Legislative SeminarForty-eight students from twenty high schools participated in the 25th annual Student Legislative Seminar, which took place from April 25 to 27. The seminar is a nonpartisan program designed to provide New Brunswick senior high school students with a better understanding of the functions and operations of government in ... |
08 April 2014 Clara Hughes visits legislative assemblyCanadian Olympian Clara Hughes is currently cycling across the country as part of Clara's Big Ride. The 110-day tour across Canada will visit every province and territory in Canada to grow awareness and action in mental health as well as help end the stigma around mental illness. On Tuesday, April ... |
18 February 2014 Premier closes budget debatePremier David Alward formally closed the budget debate at the legislative assembly today. The provincial government tabled its 2014-15 capital and operating budgets on Feb. 4. They reduce the provincial deficit, freeze taxes and provide strategic investments in programs, infrastructure and innovation. |
07 February 2014 Student leaders meet with premier, MLAsStudent leaders met with Premier David Alward, Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr and MLAs in Fredericton to discuss their priorities for post-secondary education. From left: Carr; Melissa O'Rourke; Greg Bailey; Elizabeth Murphy; Ben Whitney; Luke Robertson; Matthew Ranson; Annie Sherry; Andrew Russell, and Alward. |
06 February 2014 Official Opposition replies to 2014-15 provincial budgetDieppe-Centre – Lewisville MLA Roger Melanson delivered the formal reply of the official Opposition to the 2014-15 provincial budget, released Feb. 4 during the fourth session of the 57th legislature. |
04 February 2014 2014-15 budget freezing taxes, reducing deficit, making strategic investmentsThe provincial government tabled its 2014-15 capital and operating budgets today. They reduce the provincial deficit, freeze taxes and provide strategic investments in programs, infrastructure and innovation. Finance Minister Blaine Higgs is shown presenting the 20014-15 budget speech in the legislative assembly. |
04 February 2014 2014-15 budget freezing taxes, reducing deficit, making strategic investmentsThe provincial government tabled its 2014-15 capital and operating budgets today. They reduce the provincial deficit, freeze taxes and provide strategic investments in programs, infrastructure and innovation. Finance Minister Blaine Higgs is shown presenting the 20014-15 budget speech in the legislative assembly. |
12 December 2013 Address in reply to the speech from the throne delivered to lieutenant-governorPremier David Alward presented an address in reply to the speech from the throne to Lt.-Gov. Graydon Nicholas at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. From left: Dale Graham, speaker of the legislative assembly; Saint John East MLA Glen Tait, mover of the motion for an address at the opening of ... |
15 November 2013 Premier closes speech from the throne debatePremier David Alward closed the speech from the throne debate in the legislative assembly today. The speech, which opened the fourth session of the 57th legislature, details the legislative and policy agenda of the provincial government for the next year as it continues to rebuild New Brunswick, its economy and ... |
07 November 2013 Reply to Throne SpeechOfficial Opposition Leader Brian Gallant delivered the reply to the throne speech in the Legislative Assembly. |
05 November 2013 Speech from the throne / fourth session of the 57th legislatureNew Brunswick is at a crossroads, and it will take strong leadership and co-operation to move forward confidently in strengthening the economy through resource development, making strategic investments and managing responsibly for the future. This was the major theme in the 2013-14 speech from the throne, delivered today by Lt.-Gov. ... |
21 October 2013 Portrait of former Lieutenant-Governor unveiledThe portrait of former Lieutenant-Governor Herménégilde Chiasson was recently unveiled at the Legislative Assembly. From left: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Dale Graham; Herménégilde Chiasson; and Marcia Babineau. |
13 September 2013 New conflict of interest commissioner sworn inAlfred R. Landry has been sworn in as the new conflict of interest commissioner in New Brunswick, succeeding Patrick A.A. Ryan. From left: Dale Graham, speaker of the legislative assembly; Ryan; Landry; and Ernest Drapeau, chief justice of New Brunswick. |
07 June 2013 Alberta premier visits New BrunswickPremier David Alward welcomed Alberta Premier Alison Redford to the legislative assembly on Friday, June 7. Redford was in New Brunswick to promote the economic benefits of a west-east pipeline. |