Government of New Brunswick - Social Development - Latest News http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/social_development.html Government of New Brunswick - Social Development - Latest News Province to expand mandate of ombudsman http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.05.0414.html A act to expand the mandate of the ombudsman to include government-funded long-term care services was introduced in the legislative assembly today by Healthy and Inclusive Communities Minister Dorothy Shephard. Wed, 08 May 2013 12:17:00 AST Minister, dentist discuss importance of oral health with students http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.04.0386.html Social Development Minister Madeleine Dubé and local dentist Dr. René Morin visited with students and staff at Carrefour de la Jeunesse in Edmundston to promote good oral hygiene habits during Oral Health Month. Mon, 29 April 2013 13:23:00 AST Social assistance system significantly reformed to better support New Brunswickers http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.04.0368.html The provincial government is undertaking the broadest number of policy changes to social assistance since the 1990s. Tue, 23 April 2013 15:00:00 AST Record $1.1-billion budget estimates for Department of Social Development http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.04.0367.html The Department of Social Development plans to spend a record $1.1 billion in 2013-14, an increase of $4.7 million from the previous year. Tue, 23 April 2013 14:57:00 AST Affordable housing units being built in Fredericton http://www2.gnb.ca:80/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2013.04.0311.html A housing development that includes six affordable housing units for low-income individuals, families, seniors and people with disabilities is being built at 367 Main St. in Fredericton. Wed, 10 April 2013 15:54:00 AST Wed, 08 May 2013 12:17:00 AST