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07 June 2012 Public consultation process on official languagesNew Brunswickers are invited to take part in public consultations on the revision of the Official Languages Act, as announced today in the legislative assembly by Premier David Alward and the Leader of the Official Opposition, Victor Boudreau. |
01 June 2012 Joint statement / Elections NB, Access to Information and Privacy CommissionerThe following statement was issued today by Michael Quinn, chief electoral officer, and Anne E. Bertrand, access to information and privacy commissioner: |
06 February 2012 Flag-raising ceremony held to mark Diamond JubileeA special flag standard was raised this morning in front of the legislative assembly to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to the throne on Feb. 6, 1952. |
02 February 2012 Flag-raising ceremony to mark Diamond JubileeThe Queen's Canadian Standard will be raised in front of the legislative assembly to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to the throne at 7:43 a.m., Monday, Feb. 6. |
14 December 2011 Legislative officers review makes 33 recommendationsAn independent review of legislative officers, entitled Fine-tuning Parliamentary Machinery: A Review of the Mandates and Operations of New Brunswick's Legislative Officers, was released today by Bernard Richard. |
23 November 2011 Speech from the throne highlights / second session of 57th legislatureThe 2011-12 speech from the throne sets out an agenda for the coming year that continues the work being done to change the culture of government. |
21 November 2011 Legislature committee releases report on health authority governanceThe legislative assembly's standing committee on health care released its recommendations on health authority governance today in Fredericton. |
21 November 2011 Mover, seconder named for speech from the throneThe names of the mover and seconder for the speech from the throne were announced today by Government House Leader Paul Robichaud. |
02 November 2011 Legislative assembly to reopen Nov. 23The legislative assembly will reconvene on Wednesday, Nov. 23. Paul Robichaud, deputy premier and government house leader, made the announcement today. |
09 September 2011 Legislature flag to be flown at half mast on Sept. 11New Brunswick’s flag will be flown at half mast on the front lawn of the legislative assembly on Sunday, Sept. 11, in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks on that date in 2001. |
07 September 2011 Standing committee on health care changes location of public hearing in MiramichiThe standing committee on health care, an all-party committee of the legislative assembly, has changed the location of its public hearing in Miramichi. |
31 August 2011 Standing Committee on Health Care revises schedule for public hearingsThe Standing Committee on Health Care, an all-party committee of the legislative assembly, has revised its schedule for the public hearings on the discussion paper Regional Health Authorities Governance. |
03 August 2011 Public invited to comment on health authority governance discussion paperNew Brunswickers are being invited to comment on a legislative discussion paper that seeks to establish parameters governing the election of regional health authority board members. |
02 August 2011 Website regarding review of legislative officers launchedA website has been launched to inform the public and solicit the views and ideas of New Brunswickers about an independent review of legislative officers. |
01 April 2011 22nd annual Student Legislative Seminar to be held April 1-3The legislative assembly will host the 22nd annual Student Legislative Seminar from April 1 to 3 in Fredericton. |
02 December 2010 Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held at the legislative assemblyThe public is invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the legislative assembly at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. |
23 November 2010 Highlights of the Speech from the Throne / first session of 57th legislatureThe Speech from the Throne opened the first session of the 57th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick today. |
23 November 2010 McLean named deputy government house leaderWes McLean (MLA - Victoria-Tobique) has been named deputy government house leader by Premier David Alward. |
23 November 2010 Official opening of legislative sessionThe official opening of the first session of the 57th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is today, Nov. 23. |
19 November 2010 Mover, seconder named for Speech from the ThroneThe names of the mover and seconder for the Speech from the Throne were announced today by Government House Leader Paul Robichaud, who is also minister of economic development, deputy premier and minister responsible for la Francophonie. |
28 October 2010 New Speaker of the legislative assembly chosenCarleton MLA Dale Graham was selected on Wednesday, Oct. 27, as the new Speaker of the legislative assembly. His selection was the first order of business for members of the 57th legislative assembly. |
26 February 2010 Full, transparent debate of government's energy planThe provincial government will call for a full debate in the legislative assembly on legislation to implement the energy agreement between New Brunswick and Quebec. Energy Minister Jack Keir and Government House Leader Greg Byrne made the announcement today. |
17 November 2009 Throne speech highlights / Fourth session of 56th Legislative AssemblySeizing opportunities to lower energy rates in New Brunswick, reducing poverty while empowering and creating jobs for people, enhancing health and senior care, promoting literacy and positioning the province for significant economic growth were the central themes of today's speech from the throne. |
13 November 2009 Mover and seconder named for throne speechThe names of the mover and seconder for the speech from the throne were announced today by Government House Leader, and Attorney General Michael Murphy. |
27 October 2009 New Brunswickers invited to comment on two legislative proposalsFREDERICTON (CNB) - New Brunswickers are being invited to comment on two legislative proposals introduced in the legislative assembly during the previous session. |
28 January 2009 Legislature committee seeking public inputNew Brunswickers are being invited to comment on a legislative proposal to set time limits within which civil proceedings would be required to be commenced. They are also being invited to comment on a proposal to give legal force to documents commonly known as living wills. |
12 December 2008 Provincial Christmas tree officially litHundreds of people braved chilly temperatures to enjoy musical entertainment, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus at the annual Christmas tree-lighting ceremony at the Legislative Assembly. |
25 November 2008 Throne speech highlights / Third session of 56th Legislative AssemblyKeeping commitments, carefully managing through the current economic downturn, and a renewed focus on and commitment to achieving self-sufficiency were the primary themes of today's speech from the throne that opened the third session of the 56th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick. |
20 November 2008 Mover and seconder named for throne speechGovernment House Leader and Health Minister Mike Murphy today announced the names of the mover and seconder for the speech from the throne, to be delivered Tuesday, Nov. 25. |
02 October 2008 Public invited to comment on proposed access-to-information legislation, discussion paperNew Brunswickers are being invited to comment on proposals to update the province's right-to-information and protection of personal information legislation and to develop new legislation to govern the collection, use and disclosure of personal health information. |
11 July 2008 Legislature committee releases final report on wellnessThe final report of the legislature's Select Committee on Wellness, Wellness...we each have a role to play - Individuals, communities, stakeholders and government, was released today in Fredericton. |
13 June 2008 Public hearings on tax optionsNine public hearings will be held by the Select Committee on Tax Review to receive written comments and briefs regarding the options presented in A Discussion Paper on New Brunswick's Tax System. |
13 May 2008 Flood cleanup continues at Legislative AssemblyLegislative proceedings resumed at the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly today, but it will take several days before all services are restored and in full operation in the historic building. |
11 February 2008 New Brunswick legislature will resume on Wednesday, Feb. 13The New Brunswick Legislative Assembly will reconvene this Wednesday, Feb. 13, Government House Leader Mike Murphy announced today. |