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09 October 2014 New cabinet committee structure to empower ministersChanges to the cabinet committee structure will shift power from unelected advisors to cabinet ministers and allow for an increased focus on government priorities, Premier Brian Gallant announced today. |
07 October 2014 Premier Gallant, Executive Council members named, sworn inPremier Brian Gallant and the members of the Executive Council were sworn in this afternoon in a ceremony held at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. |
07 October 2014 Cabinet ministers announcedPremier Brian Gallant appointed his 12 member cabinet today. Below is a list of the ministers and the portfolio for which they are responsible: |
06 October 2014 Gallant to name smallest cabinet in nearly 50 yearsThe provincial government will have its smallest cabinet in nearly 50 years, said Premier-designate Brian Gallant. |
03 October 2014 Green Party to receive official party status in legislaturePremier-designate Brian Gallant said the government caucus will vote to grant the Green Party of New Brunswick official party status in the legislative assembly of New Brunswick. |
30 September 2014 Premier-designate to assume innovations and jobs portfolioJob creation and innovation will be the provincial government’s focus and priority. |
26 September 2014 Date for swearing-in ceremony setPremier-designate Brian Gallant, along with MLAs recommended for appointment to the executive council, will be officially sworn-in during a ceremony on Oct. 7. |
25 September 2014 Transition team announcedPremier-designate Brian Gallant announced a three-member transition team to liaise with the civil service in the period leading to the swearing-in of the new cabinet. |
22 July 2014 State of Innovation report releasedNew Brunswick has a unique opportunity to build a digital society, according to a report released by the New Brunswick Research and Innovation Council. |
06 July 2014 Provincial government offices closed in the Fredericton area / Monday, July 7Due to ongoing cleanup and power outages associated with Tropical Storm Arthur, provincial government offices in the Fredericton area will be closed Monday, July 7. |
18 June 2014 Plan a vacation around the 2014 World Acadian CongressAs the 2014 World Acadian Congress approaches, Premier David Alward is inviting New Brunswickers to plan a vacation in northwestern New Brunswick. |
17 June 2014 New Brunswick participated in 70th anniversary of Normandy landingsA New Brunswick delegation was present in Normandy on June 6 to participate in the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Allied landings, which were the prelude to the liberation of France and Europe from Nazi Germany. |
06 June 2014 Services return to normal in MonctonThe provincial government resumed normal operations today in Moncton. Specialized services have been set up for anyone dealing with issues related to the tragic events of the past two days. |
05 June 2014 Update - Provincial offices and schools in Moncton will remain closed until further noticeDue to the on-going situation in Moncton, provincial government offices and schools will remain closed until the security situation permits. |
06 May 2014 Legislation aims to increase transparencyLegislation introduced today in the legislative assembly aims to increase transparency. |
29 April 2014 2014 World Acadian Congress to kick-off in 100 daysThe 2014 World Acadian Congress will kick-off in 100 days and Premier David Alward is inviting all New Brunswickers to join in the celebrations. |
21 March 2014 Premier announces deputy ministerial appointmentJohanne Bray has been appointed deputy minister of Justice and deputy minister of the Office of the Attorney General effective June 2. Premier David Alward made the announcement today. |
11 March 2014 Premier announces deputy ministerial appointmentL. Craig Dalton has been appointed deputy minister of Public Safety, effective April 7. |
25 February 2014 Performance excellence process receives national awardThe provincial government’s performance excellence process is receiving a national award for providing improved public service at a lower cost. |
14 February 2014 Update / Provincial government offices in greater Fredericton will be open at 10 a.m.The provincial government offices in greater Fredericton will be open at 10 a.m. today, Friday Feb. 14. |
29 January 2014 Provincial government leading the way in information technologyThe provincial government is earning an international reputation for its innovative approach to using information technologies to change its corporate culture, increase productivity and reduce costs. |
28 January 2014 Smart regulations will reduce red tapeA smart regulations system will reduce red tape and minimize the time and money New Brunswickers spend accessing government services, Economic Development Minister Bruce Fitch announced today. |
12 December 2013 Legislation introduced to strengthen powers of auditor generalThe provincial government introduced legislative amendments today to strengthen the role of the auditor general. |
05 December 2013 Premier announces deputy ministerial appointmentKelli Simmonds has been appointed deputy minister of Healthy and Inclusive Communities, effective Dec. 21. |
06 November 2013 Lobbyist Registration Act introducedThe provincial government continued its commitment to be open and transparent today by introducing the Lobbyist Registration Act. |