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02 February 2024 Changes to cabinet announcedPremier Blaine Higgs announced changes to cabinet today, with two ministers taking on added responsibilities. |
26 January 2024 Premier announces changes at the senior leadership levelPremier Blaine Higgs announced changes to the senior ranks of the provincial public service today. |
05 December 2023 AIM task force releases final reportThe task force examining the operations of American Iron and Metal (AIM) at Port Saint John and the fire that occurred at the AIM site on Sept. 14 has released its final report. |
10 November 2023 Task force investigation nearing conclusionThe task force examining the events at American Iron and Metal (AIM) in Saint John on Sept. 14 met again this week. |
20 October 2023 AIM task force update and soil sampling timelineThe task force examining the events at American Iron and Metal (AIM) in Saint John on Sept. 14 met again today. |
13 October 2023 AIM task force update and advice for gardenersThe Department of Health is offering gardeners in the Saint John area advice and information in response to questions received following last month’s fire at the American Iron and Metal (AIM) premises. |
12 October 2023 Recycled metal to be removed from AIM facility by ship as task force continues its investigationThe following joint statement was issued by the provincial government and Port Saint John. |
04 October 2023 Update on task force examining American Iron and Metal operation issuesThe task force examining the events at American Iron and Metal (AIM) on Sept. 14 met again last Friday. |
22 September 2023 Task force on American Iron and Metal operation holds first meetingThe first meeting of the task force examining the events at American Iron and Metal (AIM) on Sept. 14 has taken place. |
27 June 2023 Changes to cabinet announcedNew members of the Executive Council were sworn in at a ceremony held today in Fredericton, presided over by Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy. |
22 March 2023 2015-2024 declared the International Decade for People of African Descent in New BrunswickWith the full support of the legislative assembly, the provincial government today proclaimed 2015-2024 the International Decade for People of African Descent in New Brunswick. |
23 February 2023 Change announced to senior government leadershipPremier Blaine Higgs has announced a change to the senior ranks of the provincial public service. |
16 December 2022 Report regarding systemic racism in New BrunswickThe commissioner appointed to examine the extent and scope of systemic racism in New Brunswick has completed her report and it has been received by government. |
13 October 2022 Swearing-in ceremony for new members of Executive CouncilNew members of the Executive Council were sworn in at a ceremony held today in Fredericton, presided over by Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy. |
15 September 2022 Commemorative service for the late Queen Elizabeth IIA provincial commemorative service for the late Queen Elizabeth II will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, at Christ Church Cathedral, 150 Church St, Fredericton. |
15 July 2022 Changes announced to health-care leadershipPremier Blaine Higgs has announced changes to cabinet and the senior ranks of New Brunswick’s health-care system. |
30 June 2022 Changes announced to senior government leadershipPremier Blaine Higgs announced changes today to the senior ranks of the provincial public service. |
10 June 2022 Aug. 1 declared Emancipation Day in New BrunswickWith the full support of the legislative assembly, the provincial government on Wednesday proclaimed Aug. 1 be known as Emancipation Day. |
23 February 2022 New minister of public safety sworn inBill Hogan was sworn in as the minister of public safety in a virtual ceremony held today. |
21 October 2021 Change announced to senior government leadershipPremier Blaine Higgs has announced a change to the senior ranks of the provincial public service. |
11 June 2021 Vibrant communities, environment and education focus of 60th legislative assemblyThe first session of the 60th legislative assembly adjourned today with another 28 bills passed, focused on developing vibrant and sustainable communities, protecting the environment and improving the education system. |
07 May 2021 Rental review report releasedThe 90-day review of the rental landscape in New Brunswick is now complete. |
17 March 2021 Public feedback sought on the rental situation in New BrunswickThe provincial government is seeking public comments on the rental situation in New Brunswick. |
29 September 2020 Changes announced to senior government leadershipPremier Blaine Higgs has announced changes to the senior ranks of the provincial public service. |
29 September 2020 Swearing-in ceremony heldPremier Blaine Higgs and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in at a ceremony held today in Fredericton, presided over by Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy. |
17 March 2020 Legislative assembly rises until further noticeFollowing today’s legislative session, the house has risen until further notice in response to COVID-19. |
16 March 2020 Non-essential government services to shut down until further noticeThe provincial government announced today that, based upon recommendations by Dr. Jennifer Russell, the chief medical officer of health, to address the impact of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus), all non-essential government services will be shut down starting Tuesday, March 17, until further notice. |
13 March 2020 Schools to close for two weeksThe all-party cabinet committee has met and agreed to close New Brunswick public schools. Effective Monday, March 16, all schools across the province will be closed for two weeks. This is in response to the COVID-19 situation. This closure will be reassessed on an ongoing basis. |
12 March 2020 New cabinet committee on novel coronavirus appointedPremier Blaine Higgs announced today that an all-party cabinet committee has been formed on novel coronavirus (COVID-19). |
21 February 2020 Changes to cabinet announcedChanges to the cabinet were announced today, including a new tourism, heritage and culture minister and a new minister responsible for La Francophonie. |
13 February 2020 EDITED / Changes announced to senior government leadershipPremier Blaine Higgs today announced changes to the senior ranks of the provincial public service. |
07 November 2019 Changes announced to senior government leadershipPremier Blaine Higgs today announced changes to the senior ranks of the provincial public service. |
24 September 2019 Government outlines roadmap for the futureThe provincial government today laid out a roadmap for the future of New Brunswick that focuses on key priorities and the importance of public accountability. |
14 August 2019 Deadline extended in competitions for two legislative officer positionsThe selection committee has decided to extend the deadline to apply for competitions for two legislative officer positions. |
23 July 2019 Competition issued for two legislative officer positionsThe process to fill two legislative officer positions is underway. Competitions for the commissioner of official languages and the integrity commissioner were announced today. |
28 April 2019 Government offices in downtown Fredericton open on MondayProvincial government offices in downtown Fredericton will be open on Monday, April 29 since access to roads, bridges and parking lots has improved. Employees are expected to resume their regular work arrangements. |
25 April 2019 Government offices in downtown Fredericton open on FridayProvincial government offices in downtown Fredericton will be open on Friday, April 26. |
24 April 2019 Government offices in downtown Fredericton open for normal operations on ThursdayProvincial government offices in downtown Fredericton will be open for normal operations on Thursday, April 25. |
23 April 2019 Government offices in downtown Fredericton open for essential services only on WednesdayDue to the ongoing constraints on traffic and parking created by the flooding, provincial government offices in Fredericton’s downtown core (the area between the Saint John River and Brunswick Street) will remain open for essential services only on Wednesday, April 24. Government offices outside the downtown core will be open ... |
22 April 2019 Government offices in downtown Fredericton will be open on TuesdayProvincial government offices in downtown Fredericton will be open on Tuesday, April 23. |
28 February 2019 Changes to senior leadership announcedPremier Blaine Higgs today announced important changes to the senior ranks of government. |
21 January 2019 MONDAY, Jan. 21 / Provincial government offices in the Fredericton area CLOSED until 10 a.m.Given the current winter storm conditions, please be advised that the provincial government offices in the Fredericton area will be closed until 10 a.m. TODAY, Monday, Jan. 21. |
03 January 2019 Interim integrity commissioner appointedCharles Murray has been appointed as the interim integrity commissioner. |
29 November 2018 New Brunswick has filed notice of intervention in Saskatchewan court challenge against carbon taxThe provincial government has filed a notice of intervention in Saskatchewan’s court challenge of the federal government’s carbon pricing plan. |
09 November 2018 Higgs sworn in as 34th premier of New BrunswickPremier Blaine Higgs and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in during a ceremony today at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. |
06 November 2018 Transition team announcedPremier-designate Blaine Higgs announced a transition team to liaise with the civil service in the period leading to the swearing-in of the new cabinet. |
05 October 2018 Acting changes to cabinet announcedPremier Brian Gallant today announced changes to cabinet portfolios. All changes are in an acting capacity. |
01 September 2018 Becca Schofield Day is Saturday, Sept. 15New Brunswickers are being asked to perform acts of kindness on Saturday, Sept. 15, to help mark the second annual Becca Schofield Day, which was proclaimed today by the provincial government. |
20 June 2018 Interim official languages commissioner appointedFormer Official Languages Commissioner Michel A. Carrier has been appointed as the interim commissioner, Premier Brian Gallant announced today. |
31 May 2018 Women’s Council budget doubledThe provincial government has doubled funding for the New Brunswick’s Women’s Council. |
01 May 2018 Update on government offices in downtown Fredericton for Wednesday, May 2In an effort to ensure the continuity of government services in this time of public emergency response, the provincial government offices in downtown Fredericton will be open on Wednesday, May 2. |
30 April 2018 Government offices in downtown Fredericton to reopen on Tuesday, May 1Provincial government offices in downtown Fredericton will reopen on Tuesday, May 1. |
29 April 2018 Government offices in downtown Fredericton closed on MondayDue to the constraints on parking and traffic created by the flooding in the Fredericton area, the provincial government offices in downtown Fredericton will be closed on Monday, April 30. |
25 April 2018 Province to invest over $53.5 million to boost innovation in 2018-19The provincial government today announced it is investing over $53.5 million to foster innovation and boost research and development in New Brunswick this fiscal year. |
16 March 2018 Economy, education and health care focus of fourth session of the 58th legislative assemblyThe fourth session of the 58th legislative assembly closed today with 43 bills passed and a focus on the economy, education and health care. |
14 March 2018 WEDNESDAY, March 14 / Provincial government offices in the Fredericton area CLOSED until 11 a.m.Given the current winter storm conditions, please be advised that the provincial government offices in the Fredericton area will be closed until 11 a.m. TODAY, March 14. |
28 February 2018 Government provides update on jobs targetThe government has surpassed its target of helping to create 10,000 jobs by 2018, announced Treasury Board President Roger Melanson, who is also chair of the Jobs Board. |
30 January 2018 Measures taken to address workplace harassment and assaultsThe provincial government announced today it has taken, and will continue to take, measures to prevent workplace violence and harassment. |
23 January 2018 Progress on Trans-Pacific PartnershipThe following statement was issued today by Treasury Board President Roger Melanson, who is also minister responsible for trade policy, on the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. |
11 January 2018 New political financing model for municipal candidates to be createdThe provincial government plans to create a political financing model for municipal candidates through amendments to the Municipal Elections Act. |
04 January 2018 THURSDAY, Jan. 4 – Provincial government offices closed for the afternoonGiven the current winter storm conditions, the provincial government offices located in the Fredericton area are now closed for the rest of the day, today, THURSDAY, Jan. 4. |
13 December 2017 Amendments introduced to prohibit lobbying by membersThe provincial government introduced legislation today to strengthen conflict of interest rules governing members of the legislative assembly. |
30 November 2017 Measures to protect, promote forestry sector announcedThe provincial government announced measures today to combat what it considers to be unfair trade actions undertaken by the United States government against New Brunswick’s softwood lumber industry. |
24 November 2017 Ministers responsible for internal trade meetTreasury Board President Roger Melanson, who is also minister responsible for trade policy, hosted the inaugural meeting of federal, provincial and territorial ministers under the new Canadian Free Trade Agreement today in Dieppe. |
22 November 2017 Changes announced to senior government leadershipPremier Brian Gallant announced changes to the senior ranks of the provincial civil service today. |
07 November 2017 Governor General’s first official visit to New BrunswickThe first official provincial visit by Gov. Gen. Julie Payette will be to New Brunswick. |
27 October 2017 New act aims to clarify costs of election commitmentsThe provincial government introduced legislation today aimed at ensuring New Brunswickers are better informed about promises made by political parties during election campaigns. |
18 August 2017 Report examining response to ice storm releasedA comprehensive review of the response to the January 2017 ice storm released today contains recommendations to strengthen future responses to natural disasters and emergencies. |
16 August 2017 Oromocto-Lincoln electoral district renamedThe electoral district of Oromocto-Lincoln will now be known as Oromocto-Lincoln-Fredericton. |
05 June 2017 Auditor general to complete property assessment reviewThe following statement was issued today by Attorney General Serge Rousselle. |
12 May 2017 Changes announced to senior government leadershipREVISED / Premier Brian Gallant announced changes to the senior ranks of the provincial civil service today. |
09 May 2017 New Brunswick Women’s Council Act proclamationThe provincial government proclaimed legislation formally establishing the New Brunswick’s Women’s Council as an independent advisory body on matters of importance to New Brunswick women. |
05 May 2017 Health research chair on cannabis established at STUPremier Brian Gallant joined representatives from St. Thomas University (STU), Shoppers Drug Mart and the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation to announce the establishment of a health research chair on cannabis at the university. |
05 May 2017 Families, education and economy focus of third session of the 58th legislative assemblyThe third session of the 58th Legislative Assembly closed today with 63 bills passed and a focus on families, education and the economy. |
04 May 2017 Unanimous approval given to proclaiming third Saturday in September as Becca Schofield DayA motion was passed unanimously in the legislative assembly today naming the third Saturday in September annually as Becca Schofield Day. The motion, brought forward by the Official Opposition, was in recognition of the 17-year-old’s tireless efforts to encourage acts of kindness and goodwill. |
13 April 2017 Business delegation to meet with Massachusetts business leadersTreasury Board President Roger Melanson, who is also the minister responsible for Trade Policy, will visit Boston on April 19 and 20 with company representatives to promote the province’s trade relationship with the United States. |
13 April 2017 Business Development Bank of Canada to work with province to support businessThe provincial government has signed a letter of intent with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to work together to help business. |
12 April 2017 Attracting new farmers an important part of economic growth planThe provincial government says an abundance of natural resources and competitive land prices make New Brunswick the perfect place for new farmers to establish themselves in a growing, profitable industry. |
03 April 2017 Lobbyists reminded to registerProvincial lobbyists are reminded that, since the Lobbyist Registration Act took effect April 1, they must register by July 1. |
28 March 2017 Legislation to be introduced to enable public bodies to store dataThe provincial government will introduce legislation today that would enable public organizations to store prepared data at the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training. |
24 March 2017 Economic Growth Plan to incorporate marijuana sectorThe provincial government has identified medicinal and recreational marijuana services and products as key opportunities for growing the provincial economy. |
23 March 2017 Government to act on recommendations of the electoral reform commissionThe provincial government announced today its response to the Commission on Electoral Reform to improve the way the legislature works and increase participation in the democratic process. |
22 March 2017 Government encourages recruitment of more female candidatesThe formula for public financing of political parties will be amended to provide an incentive for parties to recruit more female candidates. |
21 March 2017 Public meetings scheduled in response to ice stormPublic meetings are being held the first week of April as part of a post-action review report of the ice storm that hit the province in January. |
20 March 2017 Voting age to remain unchanged for Sept. 24, 2018 general electionThe provincial government will not act on a recommendation to lower the voting age unless the idea is approved by New Brunswickers during a referendum at the next municipal election after the Sept. 24, 2018 general election. |
17 March 2017 St. Patrick’s DayThe following statement regarding St. Patrick’s Day was issued today by Seniors and Long-Term Care Minister Lisa Harris, who is minister responsible for Celtic Affairs. |
03 March 2017 REVISED / Commission on Electoral Reform submits reportThe Commission on Electoral Reform submitted its final report and recommendations to the Clerk of the Executive Council today. |
08 February 2017 New legislation is designed to hold elected members to a higher standardLegislation was introduced today to make amendments to the Members’ Conflict of Interest Act to make the work of MLA’s and cabinet ministers more transparent and accountable. |
24 January 2017 Government launches business surveyThe provincial government is asking New Brunswick’s business community how to further reduce red tape. A survey is being launched as part of Red Tape Awareness Week. |
18 January 2017 Commission on Electoral Reform to host town hall meetingThe Commission on Electoral Reform will host a town hall meeting to provide New Brunswickers the opportunity to present their thoughts and suggestions on electoral reform. |
28 December 2016 Electoral reform commission prepares for meetingsMembers of the commission on electoral reform are preparing to meet with stakeholders and experts in the new year. |
07 December 2016 Three legislative officers nominatedThe provincial government today nominated three legislative officers and introduced legislation to implement recommendations of the Levert Report relating to the duties of legislative officers. |
05 December 2016 Charlotte-Campobello electoral district renamedThe electoral district of Charlotte-Campobello will now be known as Saint Croix. |
09 November 2016 Electoral reform commissioners announcedThe provincial government has announced the names of the five members of the commission on electoral reform who will be tasked with submitting recommendations for improving the electoral system in New Brunswick. |
29 September 2016 Minister discusses benefits and myths of bilingualismPost-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Donald Arseneault, who is also minister responsible for official languages, discussed the benefits and myths of bilingualism at a news conference today in Fredericton. |
21 September 2016 Candidates sought for three legislative officer positionsNew Brunswickers are encouraged to submit expressions of interest for three legislative officer positions. |
19 September 2016 Public invited to participate on electoral reform commissionThe provincial government is calling for expressions of interest for individuals to serve on an electoral reform commission and is also inviting the public to comment. |
07 September 2016 Senior appointments announcedFollowing a competitive, merit-based process in keeping with the provincial government's commitments, three new deputy ministers have been selected. Premier Brian Gallant made the announcement today. |
07 September 2016 New CEO of Service New BrunswickAlan Roy will be the new chief executive officer of Service New Brunswick, Premier Brian Gallant announced today. |
07 September 2016 Premier and cabinet ministers embark on chamber of commerce tourPremier Brian Gallant and members of the cabinet will travel across the province over the next couple of weeks to meet with community leaders and entrepreneurs who drive the province’s economy. |