Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation News Releases https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/esic/news.html Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation News Releases Conclusion of public engagement process for renewal of economic and social inclusion plan https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.05.0207.html More than 4,400 people have provided feedback on renewing the province’s economic and social inclusion plan. Fri, 17 May 2024 11:53:00 +0300 New Brunswickers invited to share their views on poverty and economic and social inclusion https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0025.html Various public engagement events taking place now through April will allow New Brunswickers to help develop the province’s next economic and social inclusion plan. Thu, 25 January 2024 13:55:00 +0300 Symposium on Transportation lays foundation for integrated regional community transportation strategies https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.03.0149.html The development of a provincial public transportation strategy is a priority of the New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation, which recently held a symposium to discuss the importance of public transportation in the lives of New Brunswickers. Thu, 30 March 2023 09:46:00 +0300 Community inclusion networks integrated into regional service commissions https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.01.0009.html All 12 community inclusion networks across the province have now been integrated into their respective regional service commissions. Wed, 11 January 2023 14:49:00 +0300 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty / Progress report released https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2022.10.0580.html The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation released today a progress report on Overcoming Poverty Together: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan 2020-2025. Mon, 17 October 2022 10:53:00 +0300 211 now has information on programs and services for victims of family, intimate partner and sexual violence https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.11.0842.html The province’s 211 service has been enhanced to help connect callers who are experiencing family, intimate partner and sexual violence with the appropriate community and social resources. Fri, 19 November 2021 09:48:00 +0300 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/social_development/news/news_release.2021.10.0724.html The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation and the province's 12 community inclusion networks are reminding people of the importance of marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Sunday, Oct. 17. Fri, 15 October 2021 10:27:00 +0300 Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation supports the recently announced changes to social assistance programs https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.10.0683.html The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation (ESIC) supports the changes to social assistance programs recently announced by the Department of Social Development, as they are consistent with the objectives of the Overcoming Poverty Together plan. Fri, 01 October 2021 10:22:00 +0300 211 searchable online database now available for community and government resources https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.08.0570.html The 211 phone service has been expanded to include a new searchable online database, nb.211.ca, which provides information on community and government resources in New Brunswick. Wed, 04 August 2021 12:09:00 +0300 New members appointed to Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation board https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.02.0140.html Four new members have recently been appointed to the board of directors of the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation. Wed, 24 February 2021 11:45:00 +0300 Progress report on poverty reduction plan released https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2021.02.0100.html The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation released today the final report on Overcoming Poverty Together: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan 2014-2019. Fri, 12 February 2021 10:49:00 +0300 Poverty reduction plan unveiled https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2020.03.0089.html The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation presented today Overcoming Poverty Together 3: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan. Thu, 05 March 2020 13:38:00 +0300 New Brunswicker named chair of National Advisory Council on Poverty https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.08.0480.html Scott MacAfee, co-ordinator of the community inclusion networks at the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation, was recently appointed chairperson of the National Advisory Council on Poverty. Thu, 29 August 2019 09:34:00 +0300 Public engagement process concludes for renewed poverty reduction plan https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.05.0310.html More than 2,300 people participated in the public engagement process that took place during February, March and April to renew Overcoming Poverty Together: the New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan. Fri, 10 May 2019 14:55:00 +0300 New Brunswickers invited to share ideas on renewed poverty reduction plan https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2019.02.0105.html New Brunswickers are being asked to share their views on the issue of poverty and economic and social inclusion. Thu, 21 February 2019 11:45:00 +0300 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2018.10.1228.html The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty will be observed in New Brunswick and around the world on Wednesday, Oct. 17. This year’s theme is Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity. Tue, 16 October 2018 10:55:00 +0300 Low-income seniors’ benefit applications available April 3 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2018.03.0336.html Applications for the 2018 Low-Income Seniors' Benefit will be available April 3. Fri, 30 March 2018 12:10:00 +0300 Progress report on poverty reduction plan released https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2018.03.0276.html The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation released today a progress report on Overcoming Poverty Together: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan 2014-2019. Wed, 14 March 2018 11:22:00 +0300 Release of report on inclusive transportation in New Brunswick https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.12.1583.html The provincial government has received the report From Surfaces to Services: An inclusive and sustainable transportation strategy for the Province of New Brunswick 2017-2037, from a committee of the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation. Mon, 11 December 2017 14:21:00 +0300 New members appointed to Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation board https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.12.1545.html Three new members have recently been appointed to the board of directors of the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation. Fri, 01 December 2017 10:19:00 +0300 Small Acts, Big Impact campaign considered a success https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.11.1437.html The Small Acts, Big Impact awareness campaign, which challenged New Brunswickers to perform meaningful acts of volunteerism to help overcome poverty in the province, reached thousands of people through social media in October. Tue, 07 November 2017 15:12:00 +0300 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.10.1339.html The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is being observed in New Brunswick and around the world today. Tue, 17 October 2017 15:32:00 +0300 New Brunswickers challenged to perform small acts to help overcome poverty https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.10.1304.html An awareness campaign, Small Acts, Big Impact, challenges New Brunswickers to choose a small but meaningful act of volunteerism to help overcome poverty in the province. The campaign, led by the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation, runs throughout the month of October. Tue, 10 October 2017 09:46:00 +0300 New Brunswick Family Plan report on reducing poverty released https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.05.0710.html The provincial government has released a report on reducing poverty, which stems from the New Brunswick Family Plan’s stakeholder engagement process. Tue, 16 May 2017 14:38:00 +0300 Economic Opportunities Summit on economic inclusion https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.05.0706.html A second Economic Opportunities Summit on economic inclusion was held in Moncton on Monday. Tue, 16 May 2017 10:45:00 +0300 New Brunswickers must file income tax return to be eligible for HST credit https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.04.0578.html New Brunswickers who want to benefit from the available provincial and federal tax credits, including the provincial HST credit, are reminded to file their income tax return before the Canada Revenue Agency’s April 30 deadline. Fri, 28 April 2017 10:09:00 +0300 Members sought for board of Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.04.0567.html New Brunswickers are encouraged to apply to serve on the board of directors of the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation as representatives of the non-profit or business sectors. Wed, 26 April 2017 10:09:00 +0300 New Brunswickers receive awards for poverty reduction initiatives https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.04.0459.html New Brunswickers have received two awards for their poverty reduction initiatives at the Poverty Reduction Summit organized by the Tamarack Institute and Vibrant Communities in Hamilton. Fri, 07 April 2017 12:14:00 +0300 Income tax preparation clinic for people on modest incomes https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.03.0378.html An income tax preparation clinic was held at the Université de Moncton as part of a joint initiative between the provincial and federal governments. Mon, 27 March 2017 12:50:00 +0300 Family Plan summit held on reducing poverty https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2017.02.0266.html Service New Brunswick Minister Ed Doherty, who is minister responsible for Poverty Reduction and the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation, hosted a summit on reducing poverty as part of the development of the New Brunswick Family Plan on Monday, Feb. 27, in Saint John. Tue, 28 February 2017 15:56:00 +0300 Legislation to be introduced to continue and expand Home Energy Assistance Program https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.11.1087.html Legislation will be introduced today that would continue and expand the Home Energy Assistance Program. Thu, 10 November 2016 09:44:00 +0300 Member sought for Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.11.1079.html New Brunswickers are encouraged to apply to serve on the board of directors of the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation as a representative of the non-profit sector. Wed, 09 November 2016 09:03:00 +0300 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.10.0988.html The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is being celebrated today in New Brunswick and around the world, with the theme Moving from humiliation and exclusion to participation: Ending poverty in all its forms. Mon, 17 October 2016 15:32:00 +0300 Low-cost Internet offered to 19,000 families https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.07.0679.html The provincial government has partnered with Rogers to offer its Connected for Success program, which will offer families, seniors and individuals living in public housing the opportunity to benefit from a low-cost Internet access to help them fully participate in the digital economy. Mon, 25 July 2016 13:26:00 +0300 Provincial government reminds New Brunswickers of HST credit and businesses of transitional rules https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.06.0607.html The provincial government is reminding New Brunswickers about the low- and middle-income Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) credit and businesses about transitional rules relating to the increase in the HST. Wed, 29 June 2016 13:56:00 +0300 Members sought for Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.05.0468.html New Brunswickers are encouraged to apply to serve on the board of directors of the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation. Fri, 27 May 2016 16:14:00 +0300 Legislation tabled to make tuition free for low-income and middle-class families https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.05.0420.html The provincial government today tabled amendments to the Post-Secondary Student Financial Assistance Act, which will make tuition free for New Brunswick students from low-income and many middle-class families. Tue, 17 May 2016 15:07:00 +0300 Minister visits economic and social inclusion projects in Charlotte County https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.05.0402.html The adoption of Overcoming Poverty Together: The New Brunswick Economic and Social Inclusion Plan has helped Charlotte County make great strides when it comes to creating inclusive communities and supporting youth. Thu, 12 May 2016 15:33:00 +0300 New Brunswickers must file income tax to be eligible for HST credit https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.04.0337.html New Brunswickers who want to benefit from the available provincial and federal tax credits, including the new provincial HST credit, are being reminded to file their income tax return before the Canada Revenue Agency’s April 30 deadline. Thu, 28 April 2016 12:22:00 +0300 Corporation commends free tuition for low-income and middle-class families initiative https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.04.0292.html The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation enthusiastically welcomes the Tuition Access Bursary for post-secondary education for low-income and middle-class individuals announced by Premier Brian Gallant. Mon, 18 April 2016 12:27:00 +0300 Free tuition for low-income and middle-class families https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.04.0283.html Premier Brian Gallant and Post-Secondary Education, Training, and Labour Minister Francine Landry have announced that through the Education and New Economy Fund, tuition will be free for New Brunswick students from low-income and many middle-class families. Thu, 14 April 2016 09:55:00 +0300 Community conversation on health equity in New Brunswick https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/social_development/news/news_release.2016.02.0133.html New Brunswickers are invited to attend a community conversation entitled Building a Healthy New Brunswick: Acting Together for Equity. Mon, 29 February 2016 14:57:00 +0300 Corporation welcomes the refundable provincial HST credit https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.02.0082.html The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation welcomes the refundable provincial Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) credit announced by Finance Minister Roger Melanson in the 2016-17 provincial budget. Fri, 05 February 2016 12:54:00 +0300 Summit on economic inclusion https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2016.01.0017.html Premier Brian Gallant hosted an Opportunities Summit on Monday in Saint John to discuss economic and social inclusion of all New Brunswickers in the province’s economy. Tue, 12 January 2016 13:55:00 +0300 Small Acts Big Impact campaign a success https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2015.12.1149.html The Small Acts, Big Impact awareness campaign, which challenged New Brunswickers to perform meaningful acts of volunteerism, has reached thousands of people through social media over the past two weeks. Wed, 09 December 2015 12:14:00 +0300 New Brunswickers challenged to take on small acts to help overcome poverty https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2015.11.1107.html A two-week awareness campaign launched today, Small Acts, Big Impact, is challenging New Brunswickers to choose a small but meaningful act of volunteerism to help overcome poverty in the province. Mon, 23 November 2015 10:27:00 +0300 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2015.10.0982.html The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty will be observed in New Brunswick and around the world on Saturday, Oct. 17. Fri, 16 October 2015 10:30:00 +0300 Three new members appointed to Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation board https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2015.08.0759.html Three new members have been appointed to the board of directors of the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation. Fri, 07 August 2015 14:43:00 +0300 Report released on the impact of 2009-2014 Economic and Social Inclusion Plan https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2015.06.0592.html The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation (ESIC) released today the report Together: The Impact of New Brunswick’s 2009-2014 Economic and Social Inclusion Plan. The report documents actions and initiatives that were part of the provincial plan. Thu, 25 June 2015 10:16:00 +0300 New Brunswick receives two awards on poverty reduction from national organization https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2015.05.0388.html New Brunswick received two awards for its initiatives on poverty reduction at the Poverty Reduction Summit organized by the Tamarack Institute and Vibrant Communities in Ottawa. Mon, 11 May 2015 13:59:00 +0300 Fri, 17 May 2024 11:53:00 +0300