Government of New Brunswick


In response to the COVID-19 pandemic a one time, $900 benefit was offered in the spring of 2020 to eligible New Brunswickers as a bridge to federal emergency funding.

This program is now closed, and Government has initiated an audit to ensure it was delivered in an effective and efficient manner.

During the application process, individuals were not required to submit any supporting documents with their application but consented to keep their documents for verification at a later time.

The audit will take place over several months and selected individuals who received the benefit will be contacted and asked to submit proof of eligibility.

If you have questions related to the audit, you can contact the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour at: [email protected] or through mail to:

Internal Audit Unit, Finance and Administration Branch
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 110
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 5H1
 

Frequently Asked Questions

In the Spring of 2020, The Government of New Brunswick provided a one-time payment of $900 called the New Brunswick Workers Emergency Income Benefit (NBWEIB) to workers or self-employed individuals who lost their jobs or revenue due to the pandemic.

During the application process, individuals were not required to submit any supporting documents with their application but consented to keep their documents for verification at a later time. The Government of New Brunswick has commenced an audit of selected individuals who received this payment to determine their eligibility.

Selected Individuals who received a payment from the NBWEIB program will be part of the audit.

A letter will be sent to a selected sample of applicants stating the requested documents to be submitted. The requested documents include proof of age, proof of job or income loss, proof of gross earnings of at least $5,000 in the last year, and a copy of their application for Employment Insurance or the Canada Emergency Response Benefit.

No, photocopies or scanned copies will be accepted.

You can scan the documents to [email protected] or mail the copies to the address stated on the letter received.

Yes, you can issue a cheque or bank draft to “The Minister of Finance and Treasury Board” and submit to the following address:

Internal Audit Unit
Finance and Administration Branch
Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
470 York Street, PO Box 6000
Fredericton, New Brunswick  E3B 5H1

You can call the Finance and Administration Branch of the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour at 506-453-8214 or [email protected].

There will be no receipt issued by the Government for this payment. Applicants should make copies of their evidence of refund.

Yes, Clients who do not provide proof of eligibility will be contacted again and be given a new date to submit the required evidence.

Evidence of job loss or loss of income include Record of employment, pay stubs or bank statements. Any of these documents may be submitted.

You will be expected to repay the benefit within 30 calendar days from the date of the letter. Exceptional circumstances may be considered. Otherwise, any amounts unpaid will be referred to accounts receivable for collection.