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17 October 2023 Throne speech highlights actions taken to build a stronger New BrunswickLt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy opened the third session of the 60th legislature today by delivering the speech from the throne on behalf of the government. |
17 October 2023 REVISED / Mover and seconder named for speech from the throneThe names of the mover and seconder for the speech from the throne were announced today. |
27 June 2023 MLAs undertaking legislative roles in government caucusPremier Blaine Higgs today announced appointments for three legislative roles in the government caucus. |
24 April 2023 Electoral Boundaries Commission concludes its mandateThe New Brunswick Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission today responded to objections to its final report and has officially completed its mandate. |
13 March 2023 Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission releases final reportNew boundaries for the province’s 49 electoral districts were made public today by the Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission. |
09 January 2023 Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission holds second round of hearingsNew Brunswick’s Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission will receive additional feedback this week on a proposed new electoral map that redraws the boundaries of the province’s 49 electoral districts. |
22 December 2022 Members of disability community support development of accessibility legislation: reportThe select committee on accessibility in New Brunswick says the province’s disability community strongly supports development of accessibility legislation, and the committee agrees this is the correct first step toward creating an accessible province. |
12 December 2022 Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission releases preliminary reportA proposed new electoral map redraws the boundaries of the province’s 49 electoral districts while providing effective representation for all residents, according to the co-chairs of the Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission. |
25 October 2022 Successes and challenges, along with a focus on future growth and opportunities, highlighted in throne speechToday’s speech from the throne discussed the government’s challenges and successes, as well as focusing on new opportunities for growth. |
25 October 2022 Mover and seconder named for speech from the throneThe names of the mover and seconder for the speech from the throne were announced today. |
10 August 2022 REVISED / Electoral boundaries commission releases schedule of public hearingsNew Brunswickers will have an opportunity to recommend changes to the province’s 49 electoral districts through a series of public hearings announced today. |
05 May 2022 Independent committee appointed to review MLA compensationThe legislative administration committee, an all-party committee of the legislative assembly of New Brunswick, has appointed an independent two-person committee to review and make recommendations on the salaries and benefits of MLAs under the Legislative Assembly Act. |
08 December 2021 Three legislative officers appointedThe legislative assembly passed three motions recommending the appointment of three legislative officers. They include Paul Martin as auditor general, Marie-France Pelletier as ombud and Kelly Lamrock as child, youth and senior advocate. |
03 December 2021 Select committee on accessibility in New Brunswick accepting written briefsOn this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the select committee on accessibility in New Brunswick reminds the public that they are invited to submit written briefs with recommendations to address the challenges outlined in Motion 78. |
07 October 2021 Competitions issued for the positions of ombud and child, youth and seniors’ advocateCompetitions to fill the positions of ombud and child, youth and seniors’ advocate were announced today. |
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. |
04 June 2021 Competition issued for the position of auditor generalA competition to fill the position of the province’s auditor general was announced today. The auditor general assists the legislative assembly in holding the government accountable by reporting on its stewardship of public funds and resources. |
30 April 2021 Acting auditor general appointedJanice Leahy has been appointed as the acting Auditor General of New Brunswick. |
17 November 2020 Throne speech highlights challenges and successes of past year, with renewed focus on prioritiesToday’s speech from the throne highlighted the challenges and successes experienced over the past year and focused on the government’s plan to build upon progress made in six priority areas. |
16 November 2020 Mover and seconder named for speech from the throneThe names of the mover and seconder for the speech from the throne were announced today. |
07 October 2020 Bill Oliver elected as Speaker of the legislative assemblyThe Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick convened today and elected Kings Centre MLA Bill Oliver as the Speaker. |
17 March 2020 Climate change and environmental stewardship committee postpones public hearings on pesticide and herbicide useThe standing committee on climate change and environmental stewardship, an all-party committee of the legislative assembly, has unanimously decided to postpone its public hearings on the use of pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, in the province. The public hearings were scheduled for March 24 to 27 at the legislative assembly ... |
09 March 2020 Reminder to register for public hearings on pesticide and herbicide useThe standing committee on climate change and environmental stewardship, an all-party committee of the legislative assembly, is preparing for its public hearings on the use of pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, in the province. |
05 February 2020 Committee receives progress updates and invites public input on pesticide and herbicide useThe standing committee on climate change and environmental stewardship, an all-party permanent committee of the legislative assembly, has finalized key areas of focus and is inviting New Brunswickers to comment on the use of pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, in the province. |
27 November 2019 Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held at legislative assemblyThe public is invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the legislative assembly at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29. |
19 November 2019 Throne speech focuses on prioritiesToday’s speech from the throne focused on the government’s priorities and included initiatives planned in the six key priority areas to build upon progress made over the past year. |
18 November 2019 Mover and seconder named for speech from the throneThe names of the mover and seconder for the speech from the throne were announced today. |
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. |
05 August 2019 REVISED / Recipients of the Order of New Brunswick announcedThe names of the 2019 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced today as part of the official New Brunswick Day celebrations in Pokemouche. |
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. |
11 July 2019 New Brunswickers invited to comment on two legislative proposalsNew Brunswickers are being invited to comment on two proposals introduced in the legislative assembly during the spring session. |
03 January 2019 Interim integrity commissioner appointedCharles Murray has been appointed as the interim integrity commissioner. |
27 November 2018 Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held at legislative assemblyThe public is invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the legislative assembly at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30. |
20 November 2018 Throne speech offers path to a better tomorrowToday’s speech from the throne outlines a path for a better tomorrow by focusing on practical, collaborative solutions to five major challenges facing New Brunswick. |
23 October 2018 Throne speech outlines framework for collaborationThe speech from the throne outlines a framework for all-party collaboration on matters that are important to New Brunswickers. |
23 October 2018 Daniel Guitard elected as Speaker of the legislative assemblyThe 59th legislative assembly of New Brunswick convened its first session today. As the members’ first order of business, Restigouche-Chaleur MLA Daniel Guitard was elected to oversee the deliberations of the house as Speaker. |
12 October 2018 Date for swearing-in setAll 49 members-elect of the legislative assembly will be sworn-in on Friday, Oct. 19. |
06 August 2018 The 2018 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick announcedThe names of the 2018 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced today as part of the official New Brunswick Day celebrations in Fredericton. |
27 July 2018 Legislative administration committee’s statement concerning speakerThe following statement was released today by the legislative administration committee: |
23 July 2018 Job search underway for official languages commissionerA national recruitment process is underway for New Brunswick’s next commissioner of official languages. |
31 March 2018 World Autism Awareness Day to be recognizedThe legislature will be lit up in blue on Monday night to mark World Autism Awareness Day, held annually on April 2. |
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. |
29 November 2017 Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held at legislative assemblyThe public is invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the legislative assembly at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. |
31 October 2017 MLA and cabinet salaries to be frozen until 2021Legislation was introduced today to freeze salaries for provincially elected officials until 2021. |
24 October 2017 Throne speech theme is an agenda that works for New BrunswickersThe speech from the throne delivers an agenda that works for New Brunswickers by putting communities, fairness for workers, and families first, said Premier Brian Gallant. |
23 October 2017 Mover and 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 Rick Doucet. |
18 September 2017 Illumination in gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthThe portico of the legislative assembly building will be lit in gold beginning at dusk on Tuesday, Sept. 19, to mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and to honour those who have been affected by pediatric cancers. |
01 September 2017 Select committee on cannabis releases reportThe legislature’s select committee on cannabis, which is comprised of government members and opposition members, has released its final report. |
07 August 2017 The 2017 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick announcedThe names of the 2017 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced today as part of the official New Brunswick Day celebrations in Edmundston. |
26 June 2017 Select committee on cannabis preparing for public consultationsThe legislature’s select committee on cannabis, which is comprised of government members and opposition members, has scheduled public consultations on the legalization of recreational cannabis. |
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. |
30 March 2017 Legislature to light up in blueThe legislature will be lit up in blue on Sunday night to mark World Autism Awareness Day, held annually on April 2. |
27 January 2017 House leader announces priorities for legislative sessionThe legislative assembly will reconvene on Tuesday, Jan. 31, after having adjourned Dec. 16. |
08 December 2016 Two offices to be given gender-neutral namesLegislation was introduced today that will have the Office of the Rentalsman become the Residential Tenancies Tribunal, and the Office of the Ombudsman become Ombud New Brunswick. |
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. |
30 November 2016 Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held at legislative assemblyThe public is invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the legislative assembly at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2. |
10 November 2016 Legislature to be illuminated in red for countdown to Canada 150The legislative assembly building will be illuminated in red on the evening of Nov. 12, marking 50 days to go until the year-long celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. |
02 November 2016 Throne speech prioritizes educationThe provincial government announced in its throne speech today its intention to continue delivering on the three priorities set by New Brunswickers: economic growth, education and health care, with a special focus on education. |
31 October 2016 Mover and 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 Rick Doucet. |
24 October 2016 Select committee on climate change releases final reportA document entitled New Brunswickers’ Response to Climate Change was released today as the final report of the select committee on climate change. |
19 October 2016 Legislative calendar released for 2016-17The provincial government has laid out its proposed legislative calendar for the third session of the legislative assembly, which is expected to run from November 2016 to November 2017. |
21 September 2016 Candidates sought for three legislative officer positionsNew Brunswickers are encouraged to submit expressions of interest for three legislative officer positions. |
21 September 2016 Legislature lights up in goldThe legislature will be lit up in gold tonight in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. |
17 August 2016 Select committee on climate change announces new public hearingThe select committee on climate change, an all-party committee of the legislative assembly responsible for consulting the public on the issues surrounding climate change, announced that it will now be holding a public hearing in Edmundston on Aug. 26, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Edmundston Convention Centre, ... |
10 August 2016 Select committee on climate change announces dates and locations of public hearingsThe select committee on climate change, an all-party committee of the legislative assembly, has finalized its schedule for public hearings. |
01 August 2016 Ten members named to the Order of New BrunswickThe names of the 2016 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced today as part of the official New Brunswick Day celebrations in St. Stephen. |
30 June 2016 Province raising more flags in celebration of Canada 150The provincial government is kicking off a year of Canada 150 celebrations by raising more flags to celebrate multiculturalism in New Brunswick. |
28 June 2016 House leader announces MLAs undertaking legislative rolesGovernment House Leader Rick Doucet today announced the changes among the members of the government caucus who occupy legislative roles. |
26 June 2016 Barefoot challenge issued to all MLAs to raise money, awareness about youth homelessnessMLAs are taking up a challenge to go barefoot for one hour in support of the Push for Change campaign to raise money and awareness about youth homelessness. |
21 June 2016 Select committee on climate change preparing for public consultationsThe select committee on climate change, an all-party committee of the legislative assembly, is preparing to consult the public and interested stakeholders on how New Brunswickers can strengthen collective efforts to fight climate change in a way that respects the province’s distinct economic challenges and opportunities. |
17 March 2016 Nominations open for the Order of New BrunswickNew Brunswickers are invited to nominate individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement for the Order of New Brunswick. |
11 February 2016 Legislative schedule released for winter and spring sessionsWith the budget debate concluded, the legislative assembly will move into several weeks of committee work to consider detailed departmental budget estimates before returning for the traditional spring sitting in late March. |
11 December 2015 Interim legislative officers namedPremier Brian Gallant announced the appointments of an interim Conflict of Interest Commissioner and an interim Consumer Advocate for Insurance today. |
01 December 2015 Throne speech highlights / second session of the 58th legislatureRepairing the province’s finances in order to invest in the priorities of New Brunswickers is the major theme of the 2015-16 speech from the throne. |
30 November 2015 Christmas tree lighting ceremony to be held at legislative assemblyThe public is invited to attend the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the legislative assembly at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 4. |
27 November 2015 Mover and 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 Hédard Albert. |
10 November 2015 Review of legislative officers launchedThe legislative administrative committee will undertake a review of the legislative officers, their offices and the processes that support their work. |
22 September 2015 New Brunswick legislative building goes goldThe New Brunswick legislative building will be glowing gold Wednesday evening, Sept. 23, at a special ceremony being hosted by the Speaker of the legislative assembly, Chris Collins, to mark National Childhood Cancer Awareness month. |
03 August 2015 Ten members named to the Order of New BrunswickThe names of the 2015 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced today as part of the official New Brunswick Day celebrations in Hartland. |
03 July 2015 Conflict of interest commissioner announces retirementThe Speaker of the legislative assembly, Chris Collins, thanked Justice Alfred R. Landry, Q.C, for his many years of distinguished service to the province today, upon the announcement of Landry’s plan to retire at the end of July due to health reasons. |
11 March 2015 Wilfred Roussel appointed president of the New Brunswick section of the Assemblée parlementaire de la FrancophonieThe Speaker of the legislative assembly, Chris Collins, congratulated Shippagan-Lamèque-Miscou MLA Wilfred Roussel on his appointment as president of the New Brunswick section of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie. |
30 January 2015 Candidates sought for consumer advocate for insuranceNew Brunswickers are encouraged to submit expressions of interest for the position of the Consumer Advocate for Insurance. |
03 December 2014 Throne speech highlights / first session of the 58th legislatureMoving New Brunswick forward with a plan to create the right conditions for job growth, a plan to achieve fiscal balance and a plan that will put families and communities back to work are the major themes of the 2014-15 speech from the throne. |
01 December 2014 Mover and 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 Hédard Albert. |
24 October 2014 Collins elected as Speaker of the legislative assembly, MLAs sworn inFollowing the swearing-in of members in a morning ceremony, the 58th Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick convened its first session Friday afternoon. |
04 August 2014 Ten members named to Order of New BrunswickAs part of New Brunswick Day celebrations, the names of the 2014 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced today in Cocagne. |
05 November 2013 Speech from the throne / fourth session of the 57th legislatureNew Brunswick is at a crossroads, and it will take strong leadership and co-operation to move forward confidently in strengthening the economy through resource development, making strategic investments and managing responsibly for the future. |
04 November 2013 Mover, seconder named for speech from the thronehe names of the mover and seconder for the speech from the throne were announced today by Government House Leader Paul Robichaud. |
06 June 2013 Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission concludes mandateThe New Brunswick Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission has responded to objections to its final report and has officially completed its mandate. |
25 April 2013 Revision of the Official Languages ActThe select committee on the revision of the Official Languages Act released a report today and is encouraging New Brunswickers to comment on its recommendations. |
25 April 2013 Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission releases final reportThe boundaries of 49 new electoral districts for the Province of New Brunswick have been made public by the Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission. The commission's recommendations are contained in its final report released today. |
17 January 2013 Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission releases preliminary reportA proposed new provincial electoral map reduces the number of electoral districts while aiming to provide effective representation for all residents. |
27 November 2012 Speech from the throne / third session of the 57th legislatureRebuilding New Brunswick through innovation in economic development, health and senior care, education, community protection and development, and streamlining government are the major themes of the 2012-13 speech from the throne. |
26 November 2012 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. |
20 September 2012 Electoral boundaries commission releases schedule of public hearingsNew Brunswickers will have an opportunity to provide their opinions on changes to the provincial electoral districts through a series of public hearings announced today. |
10 September 2012 Deadline for input on bill to elect potential senators is Sept. 28The legislative assembly's standing committee on law amendments reminds New Brunswickers that the deadline for submitting a written brief on the issues raised by Bill 64, An Act Respecting the Selection of Senator Nominees, is Friday, Sept. 28. |
31 August 2012 Official languages consultation process extended until Sept. 30The public consultation process on the review of the Official Languages Act has been extended until Sept. 30. |
09 July 2012 Public invited to comment on legislation to select nominees to the SenateThe public is invited to comment on legislation that would introduce a process in New Brunswick for the election of Senate nominees. |
14 June 2012 New lighting unveiled at Parliament SquareThe history of the legislative assembly came to life as the new lighting at Parliament Square was turned on in a ceremony on the evening of Wednesday, June 13. |
12 June 2012 New lighting to be unveiled at Parliament Square to mark Queen’s Diamond JubileeNew lighting at Parliament Square, in front of the legislative assembly, will be unveiled on the evening of Wednesday, June 13, in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee. |