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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. |
22 November 2019 Government, stakeholders meet to discuss recovery plan for BelleduneProvincial government representatives and stakeholders from the Belledune region met today to begin charting a recovery plan for the community. |
22 November 2019 Amendments to binding arbitration for police and fire sectors introducedThe provincial government has introduced amendments to the Industrial Relations Act, in response to the request of municipalities, that would require arbitrators to consider specific criteria when rendering a decision that involves the police and fire sectors. |
20 November 2019 Committee created to support Belledune regionThe provincial government has created a transition adjustment committee to help former employees and the community following the closure of the Brunswick smelter in Belledune. |
18 November 2019 Expansion of bridging program to train nursesThe provincial government has reached 10-year funding agreements with the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and the Université de Moncton to implement bridging programs for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) at those institutions. The programs help train LPNs to become registered nurses. |
06 November 2019 Launch of FutureReadyWabanakiAn initiative has been launched to help Indigenous university students become job-ready while supporting employers in finding and recruiting qualified employees. |
31 October 2019 New initiative to help students explore learning opportunitiesA new online resource has been launched by the provincial governments of the four Atlantic provinces to help students explore experiential learning opportunities. |
29 October 2019 Multinational technology firm opens office in MonctonA multinational information technology service and consulting company opened an office in Moncton today. |
27 August 2019 Population growth strategy and action plan releasedThe provincial government today released New Beginnings: A Population Growth Strategy for New Brunswick 2019-2024, which includes an action plan to increase the province’s population. |
30 July 2019 Nursing resource strategy releasedThe provincial government has released a nursing resource strategy focused on recruitment, retention, promotion of the nursing profession, and enhancing nursing education and employment and work-life balance. |
05 July 2019 Funding for bridging program to train nursesThe licensed practical nurse (LPN) bachelor of nursing bridge program, which helps train LPNs to become registered nurses, will be reintroduced at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to help address the province’s nursing shortage. |
06 June 2019 Students, educators and employers to be recognized at FutureReadyNB galaA gala on Nov. 12 will celebrate the success of university students, educators and New Brunswick employers as part of the FutureReadyNB initiative. |
03 June 2019 Student financial assistance application now availableThe student financial assistance application for the 2019-20 academic year is now available. |
08 May 2019 Legislative amendments introduced to address task force recommendationsThe provincial government today introduced legislative amendments that address the remaining legislative recommendations from the Report of the Task Force on WorkSafeNB. The proposed amendments fall within the areas of occupational health, benefits and governance. |
18 April 2019 Benefit for post-secondary graduatesThe provincial government has announced that post-secondary students graduating in 2019 will be eligible for the Timely Completion Benefit. |
09 April 2019 Renewed Tuition Bursary program unveiled and tuition tax credit to be reintroducedThe provincial government unveiled measures today to support students including a Renewed Tuition Bursary program and the planned reintroduction of a tuition tax credit. |
01 April 2019 Minimum wage increasedNew Brunswickers are reminded that the minimum wage increased to $11.50 per hour today. |
13 March 2019 Public libraries accepting used smartphones to help New Brunswickers with sight lossFive New Brunswick public libraries are accepting donations of used smartphones to help individuals who are blind or partially sighted. |