https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/esic/news.html Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation News Releases 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 Jan 2024 13:55:00 -0400 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 Mar 2023 09:46:00 -0400 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 Jan 2023 14:49:00 -0400 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 Oct 2022 10:53:00 -0400 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 Nov 2021 09:48:00 -0400 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 Oct 2021 10:27:00 -0400 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 Oct 2021 10:22:00 -0400 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 Aug 2021 12:09:00 -0400 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 Feb 2021 11:45:00 -0400 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 Feb 2021 10:49:00 -0400 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 Mar 2020 13:38:00 -0400 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 Aug 2019 09:34:00 -0400 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 -0400 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 Feb 2019 11:45:00 -0400 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 Oct 2018 10:55:00 -0400 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 Mar 2018 12:10:00 -0400 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 Mar 2018 11:22:00 -0400 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 Dec 2017 14:21:00 -0400 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 Dec 2017 10:19:00 -0400 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 Nov 2017 15:12:00 -0400 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 Oct 2017 15:32:00 -0400 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 Oct 2017 09:46:00 -0400 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 -0400 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 -0400 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 Apr 2017 10:09:00 -0400 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 Apr 2017 10:09:00 -0400 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 Apr 2017 12:14:00 -0400 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 Mar 2017 12:50:00 -0400 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 Feb 2017 15:56:00 -0400 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 Nov 2016 09:44:00 -0400 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 Nov 2016 09:03:00 -0400 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 Oct 2016 15:32:00 -0400 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 Jul 2016 13:26:00 -0400 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 Jun 2016 13:56:00 -0400 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 -0400 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 -0400 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 -0400 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 Apr 2016 12:22:00 -0400 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 Apr 2016 12:27:00 -0400 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 Apr 2016 09:55:00 -0400 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 Feb 2016 14:57:00 -0400 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 Feb 2016 12:54:00 -0400 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 Jan 2016 13:55:00 -0400 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 Dec 2015 12:14:00 -0400 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 Nov 2015 10:27:00 -0400 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 Oct 2015 10:30:00 -0400 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 Aug 2015 14:43:00 -0400 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 Jun 2015 10:16:00 -0400 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 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2014.10.1195.html The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty will be observed in New Brunswick and around the world on Friday, Oct. 17. Thu, 16 Oct 2014 17:06:00 -0400 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:55:00 -0400