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 12 April 2019 Renewed Tuition Bursary program unveiled and tuition tax credit to be reintroducedPost-Secondary Education Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder unveiled measures to support students, including a Renewed Tuition Bursary program and the planned reintroduction of a tuition tax credit.  |
 19 March 2019 Balanced budget puts forth urgent plan to reduce debt, protect essential servicesFinance Minister Ernie Steeves tabled a balanced budget which would see the province’s net debt decrease for the first time in more than a decade. |
 18 March 2019 Minister prepares for budgetFinance Minister Ernie Steeves polished a pair of old shoes in preparation for the release of the government’s budget. Steeves said that renewing the shoes, rather than buying a new pair, as is tradition, represents the government’s commitment to managing what it has. |
 11 December 2018 Capital budget to focus on maintenance and strong fiscal disciplineFinance Minister Ernie Steeves tabled a $600.6-million capital budget for 2019-20 that aims to maintain infrastructure, restore balance to government finances and manage the province’s debt. |
 06 December 2018 Second-quarter results show a deficit of $131.4 millionFinance Minister Ernie Steeves has released second-quarter results for the 2018-19 fiscal year which show a deficit of $131.4 million. |
 21 August 2018 Audited financial statements show surplusFinance Minister Cathy Rogers today released financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, which show a surplus of $67 million. |
 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. |
 20 November 2017 Third New Brunswick company signed to supply cannabis for recreational marketA memorandum of understanding has been signed with Zenabis to supply the provincial government with cannabis for the recreational market. The move is related to preparations for the federal government’s legalization of cannabis for recreational use, expected in July 2018. From left: Listuguj Chief Darcy Gray; Labour, Employment and Population ... |
 23 October 2017 Construction continuing at Harrison Trimble High SchoolDemolition of the carpentry shop and science labs is underway as upgrades continue at Harrison Trimble High School. The project, which began in 2015, is expected to be completed in 2019. Photo shows Finance Minister Cathy Rogers touring the construction site with contractor David Foulem. |
 28 September 2017 Government reduces deficit and exceeds financial targetsFinance Minister Cathy Rogers released the province’s year-end financials today, announcing that the deficit has been reduced by 67 per cent since 2014-15 and that financial targets were exceeded. |
 27 March 2017 Small business income tax will be cut on April 1, the third rate cut in three yearsOn April 1 the small business income tax rate will be cut to three per cent. This is the third cut to this rate since Jan. 1, 2015. From left: Finance Minister Cathy Rogers; David Shin and Ellen Shin, owners of Café C’est La Vie; and Premier Brian Gallant. |
 07 February 2017 Budget continues to cut deficit, invests in education and health careThe 2017-18 provincial budget tabled by Finance Minister Cathy Rogers aims to demonstrate that the government is listening to New Brunswickers, honouring its commitments, and investing responsibly in areas that will lead to a stronger New Brunswick. |
 17 January 2017 Minister meets with Medavie Blue Cross staffFinance Minister Cathy Rogers met with employees at the Medavie Blue Cross business service centre in Moncton, one of the many business services centres in the province. |
 22 December 2016 Canada-New Brunswick health accord signedAn agreement has been signed that will increase federal health funding for New Brunswickers. Participating in the announcement were, from left: Finance Minister Cathy Rogers; Premier Brian Gallant; and Health Minister Victor Boudreau. |
 15 November 2016 Second-quarter fiscal results releasedThe provincial government has released its economic and fiscal update for the second quarter of 2016-17 with projections improved from both the February budget and the first-quarter update in August. Finance Minister Cathy Rogers spoke with the news media this morning. |
 10 November 2016 Legislation to be introduced to continue and expand Home Energy Assistance ProgramLegislation will be introduced today that would continue and expand the Home Energy Assistance Program. Participating in the announcement were Finance Minister Cathy Rogers and Families and Children Minister Stephen Horsman. |
 01 June 2016 Details of new HST credit providedEligible New Brunswickers will receive their first HST credit payment in October, Finance Minister Roger Melanson announced today. |
 26 August 2015 Revenues increased, expenses decreased in first quarterThe provincial government has introduced fixed reporting dates for quarterly fiscal updates in conjunction with the first-quarter update for 2015-16. The first-quarter fiscal update for 2015-16 is projecting a deficit of $470.6 million, an improvement of $6.2 million compared to the budget deficit projection of $476.8 million. In photo, Finance ... |
 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. |
 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. |
 27 October 2014 Small Business SaturdayFinance Minister Roger Melanson toured several small businesses in the greater Moncton area on Saturday, Oct. 25, which was designated Small Business Saturday. The event is designed to draw attention and support to small businesses that are integral to communities across the country. One of the businesses the minister visited ... |
 08 October 2014 Small business taxes to go down on Jan. 1Premier Brian Gallant announced today that small business income taxes will decrease to four per cent from four-and-a-half per cent on Jan. 1, 2015. From left: Finance Minister Roger Melanson and Gallant. |
 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 explaining the budget to reporters. |
 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. |
 26 March 2013 Budget 2013-2014Finance Minister Blaine Higgs delivered the 2013-2014 New Brunswick budget in the Legislative Assembly.  |
 26 March 2013 Budget addresses deficit and economy through balanced approachThe provincial government today tabled its 2013-14 budget, which makes strategic investments to strengthen the economy while addressing the provincial deficit with spending efficiencies and revenue initiatives. In photo, Finance Minister Blaine Higgs speaks to reporters at today’s budget lock-in. |
 31 May 2012 New pension model introducedThe provincial government has released a new pension model developed by the Task Force on Protecting Pensions in collaboration with a number of union leaders. The model has received support from several public and private sector plan sponsors, including unions and the provincial government. Premier David Alward made the announcement |
 27 March 2012 Provincial government reduces deficit by half and invests in prioritiesFinance Minister Blaine Higgs tabled the provincial government’s 2012-13 budget, which plans to further reduce the deficit by more than half. |
 27 March 2012 Budget 2012-2013Finance Minister Blaine Higgs delivered the 2012-2013 New Brunswick budget in the Legislative Assembly.  |
 10 January 2012 Pre-budget consultationsFinance Minister Blaine Higgs is holding a series of pre-budget consultations with the public and stakeholders starting Monday, Jan. 16. In photo from left: Premier David Alward and Higgs listen during a public meeting in Woodstock. |
 21 October 2011 Administrative Assistants, Clerical and Regulatory group sign four-year contractThe provincial government has signed a four-year agreement with the Administrative Assistants, Clerical and Regulatory group. From left: Dawn Davies, provincial government negotiator; Finance Minister Blaine Higgs, who is also minister of human resources; and Carole MacDonald, union negotiator. |
 22 March 2011 Government cuts in 2011-12 budget forecast to reduce deficit by more than halfThe provincial government tabled its 2011-12 budget today at the legislative assembly. From left: Finance Minister Blaine Higgs; and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claude Williams. |
 13 January 2011 Province on track to reduce budget spending by one per centThe provincial government has approved more than 100 cost-cutting measures to reduce this year’s projected deficit by about $42.9 million, mostly by trimming administrative budgets, taking advantage of staff attrition and eliminating non-essential expenditures. From left: Health Minister Madeleine Dubé; Social Development Minister Sue Stultz; Finance Minister Blaine Higgs; and ... |
 26 November 2010 Economic and fiscal updateNew Brunswick's deficit is projected to reach $820.4 million for fiscal 2010-11, with the net debt expected to total $9.6 billion, Finance Minister Blaine Higgs informed the legislative assembly as part of his first economic and fiscal update. |
 13 October 2010 New ministerPremier David Alward and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in at a ceremony held on Oct. 12 at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton. From left: Alward; and Blaine Higgs, who signs the register to become Minister of Finance, Minister of Human Resources, Minister responsible for the ... |
 13 August 2010 Smaller deficit marks audited financial statements for 2009-10Audited financial statements released today show that New Brunswick recorded a slightly smaller deficit than expected for 2009-10. Finance Minister Greg Byrne cautioned, however, that balancing the books remains a big challenge that must be addressed. |
 01 December 2009 Finance minister delivers budget speechFinance Minister Greg Byrne delivered the 2010-2011 budget speech today at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton. |
 01 December 2009 Record health, education investments, priority investments key to 2010-11 budgetFinance Minister Greg Byrne speaks to media prior to the release of the 2010-11 budget. |
 30 November 2009 Finance minister, observing parliamentary tradition, buys shoes on eve of budgetFinance Minister Greg Byrne will bring down the province’s 2010-11 budget in the legislative assembly on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Following parliamentary tradition, the minister bought a pair of shoes on the eve of the budget. |
 01 September 2009 2010-11 budget to be unveiled Dec. 1 (09/09/02)A full budget will be tabled in the New Brunswick legislative assembly on Tuesday, Dec. 1, Premier Shawn Graham announced today. |
 29 June 2009 Lower taxes to lead to bigger paychequesNew Brunswickers will begin to benefit from the largest one-time tax reduction package ever introduced in the province when tax savings from The Plan for Lower Taxes in New Brunswick are reflected in their first paycheques after July 1, Premier Shawn Graham announced today in Moncton. |
 17 March 2009 Province provides leadership for stronger economy with 2009-10 budgetThe largest one-time tax reduction package ever introduced in New Brunswick is a major part of the province's 2009-10 budget, Leadership for a Stronger Economy, along with measures to maintain and create jobs, a commitment to return to balanced budgets, and strict controls on government expenditures. |
 17 March 2009 Finance minister delivers budget speechFinance Minister Victor Boudreau delivered the 2009-2010 budget speech today at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton. |
 16 March 2009 New tieFinance Minister Victor Boudreau selects a new tie in preparation for delivery of the government’s 2009-10 budget on Tuesday, March 17. |
 16 December 2008 Bilateral meeting in HalifaxFinance Minister Victor Boudreau (right), who is also minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Transport and Infrastructure Minister John Baird held a bilateral meeting in Halifax on Tuesday, Dec. 16, to discuss infrastructure issues in the context of the current economic situation. |
 09 December 2008 Record capital budget investments of $661 million to provide economic stimulusA record $661.4 million capital investment was announced today by Finance Minister Victor Boudreau. The investment is part of a more-than-$1.2-billion commitment in capital spending planned in the next two years. |
 15 July 2008 Casino details releasedThe details of a $90-million investment to build Casino New Brunswick, a destination casino, hotel and multi-use entertainment and convention centre, were released today by Sonco Gaming New Brunswick Limited Partnership. |
 15 July 2008 Casino details releasedThe details of a $90-million investment to build Casino New Brunswick, a destination casino, hotel and multi-use entertainment and convention centre, were released today by Sonco Gaming New Brunswick Limited Partnership. |
 08 May 2008 Government announces preferred proponent in destination casino projectThe province announced today that as a result of the request for proposals (RFP) issued on Nov. 8, 2007, a preferred proponent has been selected to construct, equip and operate a destination casino in New Brunswick. |
 24 April 2008 First Nations community signs tax-sharing agreement with provinceThe province has signed a tax-sharing agreement with Buctouche First Nation, Finance Minister Victor Boudreau announced today. From left: Chief Ann Mary Simon; Justice Minister T.J. Burke; Boudreau (seated); and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty, who is also minister responsible for Aboriginal Affairs. |
 06 April 2008 Discussion paper on New Brunswick's tax system releasedThe government has announced the first formal review of provincial taxation in nearly two decades with the release of a discussion paper entitled A Discussion Paper on New Brunswick's Tax System. The paper presents a series of options as possible elements of a comprehensive restructuring of the province's tax system. |
 18 March 2008 2008-09 budget supports transformational change in New BrunswickFinance Minister Victor Boudreau talks with media prior to the release of the 2008-2009 budget. |
 18 March 2008 Finance minister delivers budget speechFinance Minister Victor Boudreau delivered a balanced budget, with no tax increases, today at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton. |
 11 January 2008 Finance minister conducts speaking tourFinance Minister Victor Boudreau is conducting a speaking tour of eight New Brunswick communities. |
 11 December 2007 Record $486 million capital budget for 2008-2009The New Brunswick government is taking further steps to put the province on the road to self-sufficiency by investing a record $486 million next year in strategic infrastructure as part of the 2008-2009 capital budget, Finance Minister Victor Boudreau announced in the legislature today. Pictured, the minister speaks with journalists ... |
 11 December 2007 Record $486 million capital budget for 2008-2009The New Brunswick government is taking further steps to put the province on the road to self-sufficiency by investing a record $486 million next year in strategic infrastructure as part of the 2008-2009 capital budget, Finance Minister Victor Boudreau announced in the legislature today. |
 08 November 2007 Responsible gaming policy unveiledA new responsible gaming policy unveiled today by Premier Shawn Graham (right) and Finance Minister Victor Boudreau focuses on responsible management and responsible play, in a responsible environment. The new policy, the most comprehensive of its kind ever introduced in the province, will bring transformational changes to gaming in New ... |
 18 October 2007 Leading economists address forumTwo leading economists, Jack Mintz and Brendan Walsh, spoke to government members and officials and New Brunswick leaders in business and academia about the role of taxes in transforming the economy, at a forum Oct. 18 in Fredericton. Clockwise from left : Jack Mintz, Premier Shawn Graham, Finance Minister Victor ... |
 28 September 2007 Audited financial statements released for 2006-2007Finance Minister Victor Boudreau today released audited financial statements for the 2006-2007 fiscal year that show a surplus of $236.8 million, and a decrease in net debt of $136.3 million. |
 20 March 2007 Students to save up to $10,000 on tuition costs with N.B. Tuition RebatePost-secondary graduates who chose to live and work in New Brunswick will save up to $10,000 on their tuition costs thanks to the New Brunswick Tuition Rebate. Finance Minister Victor Boudreau was in Dieppe today with Premier Shawn Graham and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Ed Doherty to launch ... |
 13 March 2007 Financial challenge addressed leading to balanced 2007-2008 budgetFinance Minister Victor Boudreau, left, and deputy minister John Mallory, talk with media prior to the release of the 2007-2008 budget. |
 20 December 2006 Province announces home energy assistance programThe New Brunswick government will be providing a one-time home energy benefit to low-income families to help them cope with the high costs of home energy. Finance Minister Victor Boudreau made the announcement today. From left: Boudreau; and Energy Minister Jack Keir. |
 08 December 2006 Premier and finance minister host round-table discussion on fiscal imbalanceKey business leaders and individuals from across the province were hosted today by Premier Shawn Graham and Finance Minister Victor Boudreau at a stakeholders round-table discussion about fiscal imbalance and equalization. |
 08 November 2006 New collective agreement signed with NBUPPERepresentatives of the Province and the New Brunswick Union of Public and Private Employees (NBUPPE) signed a collective agreement covering about 375 engineering technicians, cartographic technicians and other technical workers. Human Resources Minister Hédard Albert and Finance Minister Victor Boudreau, centre, with the union and government negotiating teams |
 02 October 2006 New MinisterVictor Boudreau takes the Oath of Office as Minister of Finance, Minister of Local Government, Minister responsible for the New Brunswick Liquor Corporation, Minister responsible for the New Brunswick Investment Management Corporation and Minister responsible for the Lotteries Commission of New Brunswick in the presence of Premier Shawn Graham, ... |
 16 August 2006 Province reports financial surplus for 2005-06The Government of New Brunswick is reporting a surplus of $243.6 million for 2005-06, and a decrease in the net debt of $122.6 million. Both are improvements over the budgeted surplus of $98.9 million and the expected decrease in net debt of $4 million. |
 28 March 2006 Provincial Budget News ConferenceFinance Minister Jeannot Volpé held a news conference in Fredericton where he discussed details of the 2006-07 New Brunswick budget, delivered in the Legislative Assembly on March 28. |
 07 February 2006 2006 pre-budget consultations to be conductedThe Government of New Brunswick will give New Brunswickers a voice in shaping the 2006-07 budget by conducting pre-budget consultations in nine communities from Feb. 12 to Feb. 23, Finance Minister Jeannot Volpé has announced. |
 Pre-budget consultationsFinance Minister Blaine Higgs is holding a series of pre-budget consultations with the public and stakeholders starting Monday, Jan. 16. In photo: Higgs conducts a presentation on fiscal challenges and opportunities during a public consultation in Edmundston |
 Pre-budget consultationsFinance Minister Blaine Higgs is holding a series of pre-budget consultations with the public and stakeholders starting Monday, Jan. 16. In photo: Most of the pre-budget meetings have attracted large crowds including this one in Moncton. |
