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27 January 2016 National Family Literacy DayIn recognition of National Family Literacy Day, Jan. 27, the provincial government is encouraging families to take time to participate in reading activities with their children. |
21 December 2015 Minimum wage to increase on April 1Premier Brian Gallant announced today that the minimum wage in New Brunswick will increase from $10.30 per hour to $10.65 per hour on April 1, 2016. |
14 December 2015 Young readers encouraged to join Hackmatack ProgramChildren in Grades 4 through 6 are being invited by the New Brunswick Public Library Service to join a Hackmatack book club at their local library and to participate in the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Awards. |
04 December 2015 Meeting of immigration ministersFederal, provincial and territorial ministers for immigration met in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 1, to discuss plans for the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Canada. |
20 November 2015 Helpline established for New Brunswickers looking to welcome refugeesThe provincial government has opened a toll-free helpline for New Brunswickers looking to help welcome Syrian refugees. The number is 1-855-444-6554. |
13 November 2015 REVISED / Working group formed to respond to refugeesThe provincial government has created a working group and framework outlining the province’s planned response to an anticipated influx of refugees. |
06 November 2015 New chair of the Human Right Commission appointedNathalie Chiasson of Shippagan has been appointed the new chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission for a three-year term. |
02 November 2015 Funding entrepreneurial programs in northern New BrunswickThe provincial government is funding two new programs for immigrant entrepreneurs in Edmundston and Bathurst. |
30 October 2015 National Francophone Immigration WeekThe following statement marking National Francophone Immigration Week, Nov. 1 to 7, was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry, who is responsible for immigration and the minister responsible for La Francophonie: |
30 October 2015 Take Our Kids to Work DayTake Our Kids to Work Day is one of several special events taking place during Career Week, Nov. 2-6, in New Brunswick. |
27 October 2015 Record number of books read during the Summer Reading ClubResults of the province’s 2015 Summer Reading Club Program show young readers recorded the highest total of books read since the inception of the club, reading 320,414 books, magazines or websites, totalling a 9.77 per cent increase over last year. |
23 October 2015 Opportunities Summit on immigrationPremier Brian Gallant and Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry hosted an Opportunities Summit in Riverview yesterday for those involved in immigration. |
10 September 2015 Efforts continue to strengthen post-secondary education systemWith a new academic year beginning, Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry today highlighted the provincial government’s efforts toward making post-secondary education more accessible and affordable. |
08 September 2015 Literacy award recipients officially recognized on International Literacy DayThe provincial government officially recognized the two New Brunswick winners of the 11th annual Council of the Federation Literacy Awards today, which is International Literacy Day. |
04 September 2015 Labour Day messageThe following statement was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry: |
01 September 2015 Free admission passes to Kings Landing now available at 14 public librariesStarting today and until Oct. 12, members of the public may visit any of the 14 public libraries in the York Library Region and sign out a free admission pass for one adult and three guests to Kings Landing Historical Settlement. |
23 August 2015 Youth Employment Fund has helped 800 young people gain employment experienceThe Youth Employment Fund, launched in April, has helped 800 young people gain employment experience and is on track to match 1,500 New Brunswick youths and employers in the program’s first year. |
20 July 2015 Call for submissions to contribute to provincial literacy strategyAs part of the efforts to implement a comprehensive literacy strategy, the provincial government is inviting New Brunswickers to submit their ideas to the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour. |
10 July 2015 Stakeholder input sought for Phase II of review of workers’ compensation legislationStakeholders and individuals are encouraged to participate in Phase II of the review of legislation governing workers’ compensation by submitting their ideas and feedback online. |
09 July 2015 Labour market ministers take action to improve skills training and labour market outcomesProvincial and territorial labour market ministers met with their federal counterpart this week to discuss the improvement of labour market information, the harmonization of apprenticeship training and the recognition of job credentials for internationally trained workers. |
26 June 2015 Ministers of education and training to strengthen career planning and development in public schools in Atlantic CanadaA strategic approach to career planning and development for public education students in Atlantic Canada is the major emphasis outlined in Future in Focus – Atlantic Career Development Framework for Public Education: 2015-2020, launched today by the ministers of education and training from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, ... |
16 June 2015 Survey shows community college graduates gaining employment in New BrunswickAn annual survey shows that high numbers of recent graduates from New Brunswick's community colleges are working in the province and in their field of study. |
12 June 2015 Education plan co-chairs namedPremier Brian Gallant has appointed Karen Power (formerly Branscombe) and Gino LeBlanc as co-chairs responsible for the development of a 10-year provincial education plan. |
08 June 2015 Student financial assistance applications now availableThe 2015-16 student financial assistance applications are now available. |
02 June 2015 New Brunswick students participate in national Skills Canada competitionThirty-three student competitors from across New Brunswick showcased their skills on the national stage at the 2015 Skills Canada Competition in Saskatoon, Sask., from May 27 to 30. |
01 June 2015 New Brunswick Public Libraries to launch 2015 Summer Reading ClubStaff at New Brunswick public libraries will be launching the Summer Reading Club in their communities throughout the month of June. |
29 May 2015 Notice to bargain period to be extendedThe provincial government has introduced amendments to the Public Service Labour Relations Act to extend the notice to bargain period to six months before a contract expires. The previous notice to bargain period was two months. |
21 May 2015 Province launches Express Entry Labour Market Stream ProgramThe New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program’s Express Entry Labour Market Stream is now accepting expression of interest forms from potential immigration candidates. |
15 May 2015 New Brunswick student is a finalist in prestigious textile eventLucas Woolley, a student at the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design, has been recognized as one of four finalists by the Design Next International Student Competition. |
13 May 2015 Benefits increase for firefightersThe provincial government is enhancing burial and related-expenses benefits for families of eligible firefighters and former firefighters. |
07 May 2015 Student entrepreneurship pilot project launchedA three-year pilot project designed to help international students who wish to start businesses in New Brunswick was launched today. |
04 May 2015 New Brunswick innovation research chairs announcedToday four new research chairs were announced through the New Brunswick Innovation Research Chairs Initiative, representing an investment of $4.7 million over five years. |
30 April 2015 New Brunswick students get record funding to work in university labsThe New Brunswick Innovation Foundation today announced $1.4 million to fund 111 graduate and 62 undergraduate student researchers at five post-secondary institutions across the province, the largest amount in its 12-year history. |
28 April 2015 National Day of MourningThe following message was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry in recognition of the National Day of Mourning, Tuesday, April 28. |
20 April 2015 Investment in mining sector training programs for First NationsThe provincial government has invested $136,000 in two training programs for 23 aboriginal individuals at the Trevali Mining Corp.’s Caribou mine near Bathurst. |
17 April 2015 Appointments made to Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal NBSix new members have been appointed to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal. |
15 April 2015 New Brunswick Literacy Day, April 15The following message was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry on the occasion of New Brunswick Literacy Day, Wednesday, April 15. |
13 April 2015 International Adult Learners' WeekThe following message was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry in recognition of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO's sponsorship of International Adult Learners' Week, April 12- 18: |
01 April 2015 New Brunswick to lead Atlantic Workforce PartnershipNew Brunswick will assume leadership of the Atlantic Workforce Partnership for a three-year period beginning today. |
20 March 2015 Chair and vice-chair appointed to WorkSafeNBDorine Pirie and François M. Angers have been appointed as chairperson and vice-chairperson respectively of the board for WorkSafeNB, starting March 23. |
18 March 2015 Youth Employment Fund launched to help create jobsYouth are invited to apply to be matched with an employer through the new Youth Employment Fund. The fund will help 1,500 young New Brunswickers each year obtain work experience and training. |
17 February 2015 Instructor at New Brunswick College of Craft and Design to meet the QueenNew Brunswick College of Craft and Design ceramics instructor Karen Burk has been invited to meet the Queen. |
16 January 2015 Canada Job Grant launched in New BrunswickEmployers in the province are invited to apply to the Canada Job Grant initiative for funding to help cover employee training costs. The federal-provincial program is designed to help give workers the skills they need to fill available jobs. |
19 December 2014 Employers and workers reminded of upcoming minimum wage increaseNew Brunswickers are reminded that the minimum wage will increase by 30 cents to $10.30 per hour at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. |
04 December 2014 New minimum wage decision-making process introducedThe provincial government today introduced a legislative amendment to repeal the Minimum Wage Board and establish a new formal mechanism for review and consultation on setting the minimum wage. |
28 November 2014 Inauguration of a CCNB environmental project in SenegalA project to develop environmental awareness led by the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick was inaugurated in conjunction with the 15th Francophonie Summit, taking place from Nov. 28 to 30 in Dakar, Senegal. |
26 November 2014 Libraries seek young readers for Hackmatack ProgramChildren in Grades 4 through 6 are being invited to join a Hackmatack book club at their local public library and to participate in the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Awards. |
14 November 2014 Minimum wage to increase on Dec. 31The provincial government will increase the minimum wage to $10.30 per hour by the end of 2014 as part of its plan to help New Brunswick families. |
12 November 2014 2014 Summer Reading Club achieved record-breaking resultsFor the fourth year in a row, the New Brunswick Public Library Service is reporting an increase in the number of books read as part of its Summer Reading Club. The club recorded a total of 291,755 books, magazines or websites read between the months of June, July and August. |
07 November 2014 Continued harmonization of trades helps apprenticesSix additional trades will see their requirements and criteria harmonized across the Atlantic Provinces as part of the Council of Atlantic Premiers’ Atlantic Apprenticeship Harmonization Project. |
06 November 2014 Graduate students awarded more than $4.3 million in scholarshipsThe provincial government, through the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, announced today that 192 students were awarded the first New Brunswick Graduate Scholarships. |
05 November 2014 Employment programs and services will be highlighted during Career WeekSpecial events designed to highlight the employment programs and services available to New Brunswickers will take place during Career Week, Nov. 3 – 7. |
04 November 2014 Celebrating National Francophone Immigration WeekThe following statement was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Francine Landry, who is also the minister responsible for the Francophonie, in recognition of National Francophone Immigration Week, Nov. 2 – 8: |
20 October 2014 Province signs memorandum of understanding to enhance student mobilityThe provincial government has joined the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario in signing a memorandum of understanding to allow for greater interprovincial post-secondary student mobility and credit transfers. |
16 October 2014 New Youth Employment Fund to accept applications in FebruaryJob placements will help 1,500 young New Brunswickers every year obtain work experience and training under a new Youth Employment Fund. Premier Brian Gallant announced today that the fund would be accepting applications in February. |
04 September 2014 Maritime university tuition fees increase three per centAccording to figures released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, tuition fees for undergraduate Arts and Sciences programs in Maritime universities this fall range between $5,520 and $7,488, increasing on average three per cent in nearly all universities. |
28 August 2014 Province signs memorandum of understanding with B.C. to increase apprentice mobilityThe governments of New Brunswick and British Columbia have signed an agreement which will allow apprentices to seamlessly train in their trade and work in either province. |
18 August 2014 Four skilled trades given compulsory designationThe provincial government has introduced new compulsory designations for four skilled trades under the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act. |
11 August 2014 Province invests in middle and high school trades programsThe provincial government has invested $30,000 to assist middle and high school trades programs in New Brunswick. |
07 August 2014 Investment made in eLearningThe provincial government will invest $800,000 over two years in SkillsNB, a new eLearning platform offering training and up-skilling online courses. |
01 August 2014 Funding for 14 jobs at residential treatment centre in TracyThe provincial government is providing up to $136,000 for up to 14 jobs and an economic social impact study with Bridges of Canada. |
24 July 2014 REVISED / Investment in math competitions and camps for public universities and K-12 schoolsThe provincial government will invest $250,000 over the next five years in the Atlantic Association of Research in the Mathematical Sciences. |
23 July 2014 Progress noted on positive mental health initiative for post-secondary institutionsThe provincial government continues to collaborate with the Health and Education Research Group at the University of New Brunswick to carry-out a positive mental health initiative for all publicly-funded post-secondary educational institutes. |
04 July 2014 NBCC building to be named after prominent New BrunswickerA building on the New Brunswick Community College's (NBCC) Saint John campus is being named after a prominent New Brunswicker. |
03 July 2014 Investment of $165,150 to support arts and culture workforce strategyThe provincial government is investing $165,150 over two years to support Phase 1 of the implementation of an arts and culture workforce development strategy. |
03 July 2014 Province announces Population Growth Strategy and Francophone Immigration Action PlanThe provincial government has released its renewed Population Growth Strategy and first ever Francophone Immigration Action Plan. |
02 July 2014 Investment in online resource to connect young people with jobsThe provincial government has invested almost $137,000 into InspireNB, an online career exploration and planning resource designed to connect young people with available jobs. |
27 June 2014 Province invests in student entrepreneurial programThe provincial government is investing more than $200,000 over two years into Chat to the Future Inc. The program provides high school students with a unique approach to learning and entrepreneurship. |
24 June 2014 Province signs labour market agreements worth more than $115 millionThe provincial and federal governments have signed three labour market agreements to help provide more New Brunswickers with jobs and training opportunities. |
18 June 2014 Program will assist immigrant entrepreneurs in Fredericton regionThe provincial government has partnered with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce to operate a program to further assist immigrant entrepreneurs in the Fredericton region. |
12 June 2014 Graduate follow-up survey shows high employment ratesAn employment survey shows that high numbers of recent graduates from New Brunswick's community colleges are continuing to find work in the province and in their field of study. |
11 June 2014 Investment of $92,000 to improve access to books for persons with print disabilitiesThe provincial government has entered a partnership with the Centre for Equitable Library Access to provide library services and materials to individuals with print disabilities. |
04 June 2014 New Brunswick innovation research chairs announcedThe New Brunswick Innovation Foundation today established three new applied research chairs valued at $3.525 million over five years. |
03 June 2014 Province, post-secondary institutions develop online tool to help persons with disabilitiesThe provincial government has collaborated with New Brunswick's publically funded anglophone post-secondary institutions to develop an on online tool to increase participation and success in post-secondary education for persons with disabilities. |
02 June 2014 Provincial government investing in program to hire new internsThe provincial government has invested $297,500 into two Mitacs programs for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. |
30 May 2014 New online labour market information tool announcedThe provincial government has launched the New Brunswick Occupational Profiles, a new user-friendly online labour market information tool. |
29 May 2014 New Brunswick Public Libraries to launch 2014 Summer Reading ClubStaff and patrons of public libraries will be celebrating the start of the Summer Reading Club throughout the month of June by hosting launches in their respective communities. |
12 May 2014 Province helping connect workers with jobs through summit, online resourcesThe province launched a new job board and career information website today during the provincial jobs summit People, Skills, Jobs: Putting our resources to work. |
09 May 2014 Province holding Premier's Forum on Employment for Persons with a DisabilityThe provincial government, in conjunction with the Premier's Council on the Status of Disabled Persons, will hold a Premier's Forum on Employment for Persons with a Disability on May 12 in advance of the provincial jobs summit People, Skills, Jobs: Putting our resources to work. |
09 May 2014 Keynote speakers for provincial jobs summit announcedThe provincial jobs summit - People, Skills, Jobs: Putting our resources to work - will feature Charles S. Coffey and Michael Haan as the keynote speakers. |
07 May 2014 Investment in diversity and inclusion awareness for youthThe provincial government has invested $20,000 in the Multicultural Association of Fredericton Inc. to co-ordinate diversity and inclusion awareness activities for school-aged children. |
02 May 2014 Minister's message / Asian Heritage MonthAsian Heritage Month is a unique opportunity for all of us to reflect on the long and rich history of Asian Canadians as well as their lasting contributions to our country. |
29 April 2014 Funding supports student research assistant positionsThe Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour and the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation announced $900,000 in funding today to support 34 undergraduate and 73 graduate student research assistants at the province's universities. |
25 April 2014 Minister's message / National Day of MourningThe following message was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr in recognition of the National Day of Mourning, Monday, April 28: |
24 April 2014 Library service expands collection of French ebooksThe New Brunswick Public Library Service has added a new collection of French-language ebooks. |
22 April 2014 Improvements to the compensation claims process for injured workers introducedThe provincial government has introduced changes designed to improve compensation claim processing times for injured workers including a series of amendments to the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act. |
17 April 2014 Provincial jobs summit to focus on people, skills and jobsPeople, Skills, Jobs: Putting our resources to work is the theme of the provincial jobs summit which will be held in Fredericton on May 12 and 13 at the Delta Fredericton Hotel. |
16 April 2014 Minister's message / Literacy Day in New BrunswickThe following statement was today issued by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr on the occasion of Literacy Day in New Brunswick, Wednesday, April 16. |
10 April 2014 New Brunswick College of Craft and Design to hold 16th Annual Fashion ShowThe New Brunswick College of Craft and Design is holding its 16th Annual Fashion Show on Saturday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Fredericton Convention Centre. |
04 April 2014 Minister's message for International Adult Learners' WeekThe following message was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr in recognition of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO's sponsorship of International Adult Learners' Week, March 31-April 5: |
03 April 2014 One-Job Pledge initiative helping Edmundston companiesThe One-Job Pledge initiative has helped 94 graduates find employment at 73 businesses in the Edmundston region. |
02 April 2014 Electromechanical training program to be offered at CCNB-EdmundstonA new electromechanical training program will be offered at the Collège Communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB)- Edmundston Campus thanks to investments from the provincial government. |
27 March 2014 New labour market agreements to benefit persons with disabilitiesThe provincial government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the federal government introducing a new generation of labour market agreements for persons with disabilities totaling nearly $48 million. |
19 March 2014 Funding increased for universities, help for students and employersThe Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour is investing more than $593 million in fiscal 2014-15 in its core mandate of people, skills and jobs. The figures were outlined today as the department's main estimates were presented in the legislative assembly. |
14 March 2014 Provincial, federal governments sign agreement in principle to renew labour market agreements, create Canada Job GrantThe provincial government has signed an agreement in principle with the federal government to renew labour market agreements and create the Canada Job Grant totalling about $66 million. |
28 February 2014 New Brunswick welcomes proposals to improve labour market agreements, create Canada Job GrantThe provincial government is welcoming a new proposal from the federal government to renew labour market agreements and create the Canada Job Grant, saying these changes will help employers as well as New Brunswickers who are either unemployed or need training to remain employed. |
21 February 2014 Provincial government investing $1 million to expand skilled trades program for high school studentsThe provincial government is investing $1 million over three years to expand the New Brunswick Teen Apprentice Program, which gives high school students early training and employment in the skilled trades. |
14 February 2014 Parties in Mount Allison University labour dispute to return to bargaining tableThe Mount Allison Faculty Association and the Mount Allison University administration will return to the bargaining table on Saturday, Feb. 15, with the assistance of the provincial mediator. |
13 February 2014 Minister extremely disappointed after parties unable to reach agreement with assistance of special mediatorPost-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr says he is disappointed with the Mount Allison Faculty Association and the Mount Allison University administration after it was announced on Feb. 13 that they were unable to reach a new collective agreement despite the assistance of a special outside mediator, among ... |
11 February 2014 Minister’s statement on labour dispute at Mount Allison UniversityThe following statement was issued by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr. |