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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. |