https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/intergovernmental_affairs/news.html Intergovernmental Affairs News Releases https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.04.0176.html The provincial government has signed a bilateral agreement on education with Morocco. Tue, 30 April 2024 14:10:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.04.0172.html The provincial government has signed two bilateral agreements with Ivory Coast focusing on economic relations, youth, education, training, professional mobility and culture. Fri, 26 April 2024 14:47:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0102.html The call for applications for the Quebec-New Brunswick Innovation and Marketing Award is officially open. Wed, 06 March 2024 11:22:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0095.html The following statement was issued today by Local Government Minister Glen Savoie, who is also minister responsible for La Francophonie, to mark Francophonie Month. Fri, 01 March 2024 09:39:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0047.html Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the Order of New Brunswick. Thu, 01 February 2024 10:17:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0573.html Five people were invested into the Order of New Brunswick by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Thu, 23 November 2023 11:52:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0541.html The names of the five new recipients who will be invested into the Order of New Brunswick were announced today. Wed, 08 November 2023 09:54:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.09.0455.html The following message was issued by Premier Blaine Higgs in recognition of Official Languages Day in New Brunswick, which will be celebrated annually on the second Thursday of September. Thu, 14 September 2023 16:02:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.08.0401.html The provincial government recently renewed its co-operation agreement with the Département de la Vienne, France, for five years. Mon, 14 August 2023 12:06:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.08.0396.html The 9th Francophonie Games came to a close on Sunday in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Team Canada-New Brunswick returned home with two bronze medals in freestyle wrestling and also took part in cultural competitions at the games. Wed, 09 August 2023 09:30:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.07.0379.html The provincial government today announced the members of the team that will represent New Brunswick at the ninth Jeux de la Francophonie to be held in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, from July 28 to Aug. 6. Fri, 28 July 2023 10:07:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.07.0346.html The federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for French services, for the Francophonie or for official languages held their annual meeting in Vancouver on July 6-7 to discuss key issues for the country’s francophone and Acadian communities. Mon, 10 July 2023 13:39:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.05.0235.html The provincial government introduced legislation today that would modernize the nomination and selection process for the Order of New Brunswick. Tue, 09 May 2023 15:15:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.04.0168.html The Town of Caraquet will host the ninth Rendez-vous Acadie-Québec in the spring of 2024. Thu, 13 April 2023 16:27:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.03.0146.html The provincial government today introduced a bill to amend the Official Languages Act. Wed, 29 March 2023 11:25:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.03.0138.html The following statement was issued today by Glen Savoie, minister responsible for La Francophonie, on the occasion of International Francophonie Day, March 20. Mon, 20 March 2023 09:41:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.02.0058.html Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the Order of New Brunswick. Wed, 15 February 2023 09:27:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.12.0701.html The provincial government will create a Secretariat of Official Languages to promote and strengthen services for both linguistic communities in response to the 2021 review of the Official Languages Act. Mon, 12 December 2022 14:23:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.11.0639.html Glen Savoie, minister responsible for La Francophonie, and Local Government and Local Governance Reform Minister Daniel Allain will be attending the 18th Francophonie Summit Nov. 19-20 in Djerba, Tunisia. Tue, 15 November 2022 10:37:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.11.0615.html Ten distinguished individuals were invested into the Order of New Brunswick, including one posthumously, by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Brenda L. Murphy, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Wed, 02 November 2022 12:15:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.09.0503.html Government offices and schools in New Brunswick will be closed on Monday, Sept. 19, as part of the National Day of Mourning for the passing of the Queen. Tue, 13 September 2022 15:08:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.08.0469.html The premiers of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Ontario have called upon the federal government to take urgent action to ensure the viability and sustainability of health-care services across Canada. Mon, 22 August 2022 16:17:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.08.0399.html The names of the 10 new recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced today as part of New Brunswick Day celebrations in Fredericton. Mon, 01 August 2022 14:25:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.07.0365.html A development strategy between New Brunswick and France is being launched today as part of celebrations surrounding France’s national holiday. Thu, 14 July 2022 09:16:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.06.0339.html New Brunswick was represented at the annual meeting of the Ministers’ Council on the Canadian Francophonie, June 22-23, in Regina. Fri, 24 June 2022 09:14:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.06.0289.html A new medal will serve as the centrepiece for New Brunswick’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s accession to the throne. Thu, 02 June 2022 15:10:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.05.0239.html Premier Blaine Higgs will meet on Friday with Louise Mushikiwabo, the secretary general of the International Organization of La Francophonie. Thu, 12 May 2022 14:25:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.03.0148.html The following statement was issued today by Glen Savoie, minister responsible for La Francophonie, on the occasion of International Francophonie Day, March 20 Fri, 18 March 2022 10:56:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.03.0116.html Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the Order of New Brunswick. Thu, 03 March 2022 14:57:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.02.0056.html The two commissioners appointed to undertake a review of the Official Languages Act and to find ways to improve second-language learning submitted their second report today. Wed, 02 February 2022 11:19:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.12.0920.html The two commissioners appointed to undertake a review of the Official Languages Act and find ways to improve second-language learning submitted their first report to Premier Blaine Higgs today. Wed, 15 December 2021 13:25:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.11.0862.html The following statement was issued today by Glen Savoie, minister responsible for La Francophonie, on the occasion of Antonine Maillet’s promotion to the rank of commander of the Legion of Honour in Paris: Wed, 24 November 2021 14:12:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.11.0796.html Fifteen new members were invested into the Order of New Brunswick recently by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy. Fri, 05 November 2021 16:53:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.09.0660.html The two winners of the first Quebec-New Brunswick Innovation and Marketing Award were announced at the eighth Rendez-vous Acadie-Québec. They are Transmed, located in Campbellton, and QSL, a Quebec company. Fri, 24 September 2021 10:48:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.09.0624.html The names of the 10 new recipients of the Order of New Brunswick were announced today in Fredericton. Thu, 09 September 2021 10:55:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.06.0486.html The four companies selected as finalists for the first Quebec-New Brunswick Innovation and Marketing Award were revealed today. Tue, 22 June 2021 09:31:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.06.0480.html Under the theme Forts de notre Francophonie, the ministers responsible for the Canadian Francophonie met virtually to reiterate their commitment to collaborate and identify priority areas where advances can be made between now and 2023 in order to promote and protect the Canadian Francophonie. Fri, 18 June 2021 15:47:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.03.0229.html The call for applications for the Quebec-New Brunswick Innovation and Marketing Award is officially open. Wed, 24 March 2021 11:42:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.03.0217.html The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs on the occasion of International Francophonie Day, on March 20: Fri, 19 March 2021 12:14:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.03.0191.html The following statement was issued today by the minister responsible for La Francophonie Glen Savoie to mark International Francophonie Week, March 13-21: Fri, 12 March 2021 09:35:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.03.0189.html Today, marks one-year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The following statement was issued by First Ministers to recognize this anniversary: Thu, 11 March 2021 19:35:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.02.0146.html Judge Yvette Finn and John McLaughlin have been appointed as commissioners to undertake a review of the Official Languages Act. Fri, 26 February 2021 11:01:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.02.0108.html New Brunswickers are invited to submit nominations for the Order of New Brunswick. Tue, 16 February 2021 09:39:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.01.0058.html A total of 89 New Brunswickers have been recognized for exemplary acts of service since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tue, 26 January 2021 12:58:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.01.0028.html Premier Blaine Higgs will appoint two commissioners in the coming weeks to undertake a review of the Official Languages Act. Fri, 15 January 2021 14:47:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.12.0697.html The names of the 10 new recipients of the Order of New Brunswick for 2020 were announced today in Fredericton. Fri, 18 December 2020 10:06:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.07.0422.html A program to recognize exemplary acts of service during the COVID-19 pandemic has been created by the provincial government. Fri, 31 July 2020 09:59:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.07.0419.html The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a delay of the selection process for the 2020 Order of New Brunswick. Tue, 28 July 2020 15:35:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.07.0410.html The safe restart agreement reached between the federal, provincial and territorial governments will help New Brunswick better prepare for the ongoing challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, said Premier Blaine Higgs. Fri, 17 July 2020 10:40:00 +0300 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.02.0064.html New Brunswickers are invited to submit nominations for the Order of New Brunswick. Fri, 14 February 2020 09:41:00 +0300 Tue, 30 April 2024 14:10:00 +0300