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24 March 2021 Commissioner to be appointed to address systemic racism in New BrunswickA commissioner tasked with engaging all stakeholders to develop an understanding of the nature and impact of systemic racism in the province will be appointed by the provincial government. |
12 March 2021 Research project announced into systemic Black racism in New BrunswickA research study aimed at identifying what systemic Black racism looks like in the province will be conducted in partnership with the New Brunswick Community College and Black Lives Matter New Brunswick. |
23 February 2021 Minimum wage to increase April 1The provincial government is increasing the minimum wage to $11.75 per hour on April 1, from the current rate of $11.70 per hour. |
17 February 2021 Long-term, performance-based agreements signals new way of doing businessLong-term performance-based agreements will become the norm for services contracted through the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour. |
17 December 2020 2021 SEED employer applications available starting Jan. 11Employer applications for the Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) program will be accepted between Jan. 11 and Feb. 19, 2021. |
17 December 2020 Roundtable to address sexual violence on campusesThe provincial government will convene a roundtable to address sexual violence on campuses starting in the new year. |
17 December 2020 Bridging program for licensed practical nurses adds 24 seatsA bridging program which helps licensed practical nurses apply directly to a bachelor of nursing program is receiving funding for 24 additional academic seats, a direct action under the New Brunswick Nursing Resource Strategy. |
08 December 2020 Proposed amendments reintroduced to binding arbitration process for police and firefightersThe provincial government has reintroduced amendments to the Industrial Relations Act that would require arbitrators to consider specific criteria when rendering decisions involving the police and firefighting sectors. |
07 August 2020 Long-term funding for economic development initiatives in Greater Saint JohnThe provincial government is committing up to $10 million over 10 years to support economic development in the Greater Saint John region. |
16 July 2020 Financial support for food services industry training videosThe provincial government is providing about $54,000 toward the development of training videos that will help new employees joining the food services industry. |
16 July 2020 New Boots apprenticeship program extendedA provincial program aimed at supporting and mentoring women in apprenticeable trades has been extended by three years. |
14 July 2020 Amendments made to essential worker wage top-up programThe provincial government has made amendments to the federally funded essential worker wage top-up program. The program now includes private sector home care support workers and early learning and childcare enhanced support workers who provide direct client care. |
13 July 2020 REVISED / Council of the Federation Literacy Award winnersNew Brunswick’s 2019 recipients of the Council of the Federation Literacy Awards are Karen Garnett of Carlingford and Doreen Sirois of Edmundston. |
10 July 2020 Statement on Irving Oil layoffsThe following statement was issued by Social Development Minister Dorothy Shephard on behalf of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder. |
09 July 2020 Provincial government supports plan for Saint John neighbourhoodThe provincial government is investing $60,000 in a non-profit organization to develop a broad community plan for the old north end neighbourhood in Saint John. |
30 June 2020 Student financial assistance application now availableThe student financial assistance application for the 2020-21 academic year is now available. Students should complete their applications as early as possible to ensure any eligible funding is available for the beginning of their studies. |
15 May 2020 Libraries prepare to reopenAs the province moves through its recovery plan, the New Brunswick Public Library Service is preparing for the safe reopening of its 64 libraries. |
30 April 2020 COVID-19 job protection measures put in place; no active cases in hospitalJob protection is now in place, retroactive to March 12, for those who are not able to work because they have COVID-19, are caring for a person with whom they have a close family relationship who has the virus, or are following self-isolation or quarantine protocols as directed by Public ... |
28 April 2020 National Day of MourningThe following message was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder in recognition of the National Day of Mourning. |
27 April 2020 Grade 12 students can get early start on post-secondary studiesThe provincial government, in partnership with the University of New Brunswick, St. Thomas University, Mount Allison University and the Université de Moncton, is encouraging Grade 12 students to get an early start on their post-secondary education by enrolling in distance learning offered through the spring and summer intersession courses. |
19 February 2020 Minimum wage to increase April 1The provincial government has announced that the minimum wage will increase to $11.70 per hour on April 1, from the current rate of $11.50 per hour. |
21 January 2020 Changes to application process for student employment programThe provincial government is changing the application process for the Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) program to focus on non-profit groups, First Nations and municipalities. |
29 November 2019 Belledune recovery committee finalizedMembership of the transition adjustment committee tasked with helping the Belledune region has been finalized. |
28 November 2019 Legislative amendments aim to enhance workplace safety and reduce workers’ compensation assessment ratesThe provincial government has introduced legislative amendments to enhance workplace safety and protect benefits for injured workers while providing employers with more stable compensation assessment rates. |
25 November 2019 Changes to employment support deliveryThe provincial government is changing the way employment programs are offered to better meet the needs of employers, job seekers and communities. |