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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. |