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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. |
