Finance and Treasury Board https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news.html Finance and Treasury Board Applications for N.B. Workers Benefit now being accepted https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2024.02.0087.html Online and paper applications for the one-time N.B. Workers Benefit of $300 are now being accepted, until June 30. Tue, 27 February 2024 08:34:00 +0300 Supporting working New Brunswickers https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2024.02.0085.html The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs regarding the N.B. Workers Benefit: Sat, 24 February 2024 13:04:00 +0300 Applications for N.B. Workers Benefit to be accepted beginning Feb. 27 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2024.02.0078.html Working New Brunswickers can begin applying on Feb. 27 for a one-time benefit of $300. Tue, 20 February 2024 16:28:00 +0300 Province experiences increase in revenue and expenses; focus will remain on investing in key priority areas https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2024.02.0071.html Finance and Treasury Board Minister Ernie Steeves said third-quarter financial results for the 2023-24 fiscal year demonstrate the province’s strong growth in income, population, employment and household spending. Thu, 15 February 2024 13:33:00 +0300 Pre-budget consultation process for the 2024-25 budget https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2024.01.0045.html New Brunswickers are invited to participate in the pre-budget consultation process for the 2024-25 budget. Thu, 01 February 2024 08:41:00 +0300 Temporary tax relief program extended, expanded https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.12.0638.html A temporary property tax relief program available for the 2022 and 2023 taxation years has been extended and expanded for 2024. Thu, 21 December 2023 09:54:00 +0300 Legislation intended to provide long-term sustainability, affordability of pension plans https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.11.0586.html Legislation introduced today aims to provide long-term sustainability of pension benefits and ensure security, affordability and consistent retirement benefits across all government pension plans. Wed, 29 November 2023 11:37:00 +0300 2024-25 capital budget reflects government’s response to needs of a growing province: minister https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.11.0583.html The provincial government has tabled a $1.2-billion capital budget, an increase of nearly $200 million over the multi-year plan tabled last year. Tue, 28 November 2023 14:15:00 +0300 New legislation aims to strengthen and enhance consumer protection https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.11.0568.html New legislation introduced today is intended to increase consumer rights and improve fair business practices in the province. Wed, 22 November 2023 12:02:00 +0300 Second-quarter financial results released https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.11.0555.html The government has released second-quarter results for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tue, 14 November 2023 13:20:00 +0300 Carbon tax discussion requested at virtual finance ministers’ meeting https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.11.0531.html A virtual meeting has been convened with federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland for Friday, Nov. 3, at the request of finance ministers from across Canada. Thu, 02 November 2023 15:48:00 +0300 Legislation introduced to cover more properties with permanent spike protection mechanism https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.10.0529.html The provincial government has introduced legislation that, if passed, would expand a permanent spike protection mechanism and help protect more property owners from property tax increases due to rising assessments. Tue, 31 October 2023 15:11:00 +0300 Proposed property tax rate reduction to benefit facilities providing senior care and retirement living https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.10.0527.html Legislation introduced today aims to ensure eligible properties providing housing to seniors, such as nursing homes and special care homes, are subject to a lower provincial property tax rate for the 2024 and subsequent taxation years. Tue, 24 October 2023 15:54:00 +0300 New collective agreement signed with teachers https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.09.0487.html Finance and Treasury Board Minister Ernie Steeves and Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan met with representatives from the New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation today to sign a new collective agreement. Thu, 28 September 2023 15:10:00 +0300 Public Accounts for 2022-23 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.09.0480.html The provincial government has released consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023. Wed, 27 September 2023 11:17:00 +0300 Teachers vote in favour of a new collective agreement https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.09.0451.html Members of the New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation have voted in favour of a new collective agreement with the provincial government. Wed, 13 September 2023 19:31:00 +0300 Investments in priorities continue as provincial economy supports first-quarter results https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.08.0425.html With the provincial economy maintaining a strong momentum, the provincial government is continuing to invest in key priority areas, including housing, education, and employment and training support. Mon, 28 August 2023 14:07:00 +0300 Tentative agreement reached with New Brunswick Teacher’s Federation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.07.0381.html The provincial government and the New Brunswick Teachers' Federation have reached a tentative collective agreement. Fri, 28 July 2023 15:51:00 +0300 Streamlined grant funding process introduced for non-profit organizations https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.07.0376.html The new Grant Funding to Non-profit Organizations Policy has been introduced to provide a more consistent and transparent approach to funding these organizations. Wed, 26 July 2023 13:35:00 +0300 Progress in collective agreement talks with teachers https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.07.0361.html Progress is being made in contract talks with the New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation, said Finance and Treasury Board Minister Ernie Steeves. Thu, 20 July 2023 14:05:00 +0300 Provincial government accepts conciliation board recommendations for contract with teachers https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.07.0354.html The provincial government has received and agrees with a conciliation board report outlining recommendations for a collective agreement with the New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation. Tue, 18 July 2023 15:49:00 +0300 Update on collective bargaining process with New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.06.0321.html The following statement regarding the bargaining process with the New Brunswick Teachers’ Federation was made today by Finance and Treasury Board Minister Ernie Steeves: Tue, 27 June 2023 16:51:00 +0300 Pooled Registered Pension Plan now available for certain employees, self-employed https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.05.0211.html A pension plan designed for employees of small to mid-sized companies and people who are self-employed is now available in the province. Mon, 01 May 2023 13:46:00 +0300 Review of Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act complete, report filed with legislative assembly https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.03.0150.html The Department of Finance and Treasury Board has filed a report with the legislative assembly containing key findings and recommendations from the review of the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Fri, 31 March 2023 12:59:00 +0300 Budget 2023-24 – Growth and Opportunity: Delivering for New Brunswickers https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.03.0140.html The provincial government tabled today its 2023-24 budget which outlines significant investments in priority areas including health, education, and supporting vulnerable populations, while also maintaining a sustainable and responsible approach to managing its finances. Tue, 21 March 2023 12:40:00 +0300 TikTok app banned from government-issued mobile devices https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.03.0105.html Effective immediately, the application TikTok will be banned from all mobile devices issued by the provincial government. Thu, 02 March 2023 13:57:00 +0300 Fund created to generate investment income https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.02.0060.html The provincial government has earmarked $300 million to establish the New Brunswick Advantage Savings Fund. Wed, 15 February 2023 10:24:00 +0300 Third-quarter results reflect continued strength in provincial economy: minister https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.02.0059.html Third-quarter financial results released today demonstrate continued strength in the provincial economy and are in line with improvements in revenue and fiscal projections across the country, according to Finance and Treasury Board Minister Ernie Steeves. Wed, 15 February 2023 10:15:00 +0300 New Brunswickers invited to share their input for 2023-24 provincial budget https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.01.0031.html New Brunswickers are invited to participate in the pre-budget consultation process for the 2023-24 budget. Thu, 26 January 2023 09:13:00 +0300 Tentative agreement reached with group represented by Public Service Alliance of Canada https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2023.01.0023.html The provincial government has reached a tentative collective agreement with school business officials represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada. Wed, 18 January 2023 10:30:00 +0300 Fuel and Food Benefit program extended https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.12.0712.html The provincial government is extending a program that provides financial assistance to eligible individuals and families confronted with the rising cost of living. Fri, 16 December 2022 11:18:00 +0300 New tentative collective agreement reached with medical science professionals group https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.12.0706.html The provincial government has reached a new tentative agreement with the medical science professionals group represented by the New Brunswick Union. Wed, 14 December 2022 11:18:00 +0300 2023-24 capital budget reflects increased demands brought on by population growth https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.12.0686.html The provincial government has tabled a $1 billion capital budget, an increase of $152.3 million over the multi-year plan tabled last year. Tue, 06 December 2022 14:34:00 +0300 Gallery’s new exhibit a window into provincial archives treasures https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.11.0674.html The public will soon have an inside look at what is preserved by the Provincial Archives of New Brunswick and learn that it is a lot more than the written word. Wed, 30 November 2022 12:56:00 +0300 Consumer spending, job growth and population growth lead to improved tax revenues https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.11.0630.html Unprecedented population growth is being credited for strong gains in provincial taxation revenue. Thu, 10 November 2022 11:23:00 +0300 Additional reductions to personal income tax rate introduced https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.11.0614.html The provincial government today introduced legislative amendments to the New Brunswick Income Tax Act that would further reduce provincial personal income taxes, benefitting more than 200,000 taxpayers. Tue, 01 November 2022 14:41:00 +0300 Property tax rate reductions to be accelerated https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.11.0613.html The provincial government introduced legislation today that would accelerate the implementation of the provincial property tax rate reductions that had been introduced in March. Tue, 01 November 2022 14:40:00 +0300 Tentative collective agreement with medical science professionals group https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.10.0576.html The provincial government has reached a tentative agreement with the medical science professionals group represented by the New Brunswick Union. Fri, 14 October 2022 15:22:00 +0300 Public Accounts for 2021-22 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.09.0539.html The provincial government has released the public accounts for the 2021-22 fiscal year ending March 31, 2022. Thu, 29 September 2022 13:35:00 +0300 Remote Satellite Internet Rebate Program announced https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.09.0538.html The provincial government has announced a new program to improve internet access in rural areas. Thu, 29 September 2022 13:05:00 +0300 Public feedback sought for discussion paper on Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.09.0486.html New Brunswickers are invited to offer feedback on a new discussion paper as part of a review of the Right to Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Thu, 01 September 2022 13:41:00 +0300 First-quarter results reflect solid economic recovery and population growth: Steeves https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.08.0481.html The provincial government’s first-quarter results for the 2022-23 fiscal year show a $135.5 million surplus. Tue, 30 August 2022 12:12:00 +0300 Province’s credit outlook upgraded from stable to positive https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.08.0400.html Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded New Brunswick’s credit outlook from stable to positive and reaffirmed its credit rating at Aa2. Wed, 03 August 2022 10:12:00 +0300 Tentative collective agreement with engineers, veterinarians, agriculturists and architects https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.06.0298.html The provincial government has reached a tentative agreement with the agriculture, veterinary, engineering, land surveying and architecture bargaining unit represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. Tue, 07 June 2022 10:12:00 +0300 Property tax relief program introduced to help owners of businesses, large apartment buildings https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.06.0290.html The provincial government is providing property tax relief for owners of eligible residential rental properties (four units or more) and non-residential properties (businesses/industry) to help manage recent property tax increases due to rising assessments. Fri, 03 June 2022 08:43:00 +0300 Heavy industrial classification of property proposed https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.05.0282.html The provincial government has introduced legislative amendments that would establish a new heavy industrial classification of property and permit local governments and rural districts to levy a corresponding local property tax rate. Tue, 31 May 2022 14:31:00 +0300 Tentative collective agreement reached with Crown counsel https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.05.0251.html The provincial government has reached a tentative agreement with the Crown counsel bargaining unit represented by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. Wed, 18 May 2022 16:05:00 +0300 Personal income tax reduction introduced https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.05.0236.html Legislative amendments to the New Brunswick Income Tax Act have been introduced to help residents with the rising cost of living. Tue, 10 May 2022 14:59:00 +0300 Applications for low-income seniors’ benefit now available https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.04.0190.html Applications for the 2022 Low-Income Seniors' Benefit are now available. Thu, 07 April 2022 13:47:00 +0300 Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund announces new projects, issues call for applications https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/news/news_release.2022.04.0183.html The government has awarded up to $294,000 to four projects under the Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund, and a new call for applications has been issued. Mon, 04 April 2022 15:56:00 +0300 Tue, 27 February 2024 08:34:00 +0300