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13 March 2018 Memorandum of understanding signed with University of New BrunswickThe provincial government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of New Brunswick (UNB) that is meant to provide stable tuition for students and predictable multi-year funding for the university |
12 March 2018 Public libraries offer free passes to Village Historique AcadienDuring Provincial French Pride Week, March 19-25, the public may visit any of the 63 public libraries in the province and present their library card to sign out one free admission pass per cardholder to the Village Historique Acadien. |
28 February 2018 International students contribute significantly to the Atlantic economyInternational students studying at Atlantic universities and community colleges contribute $795 million per year to the Atlantic economy, according to the report, The Economic Impact of Post-Secondary International Students in Atlantic Canada 2018. |
16 February 2018 Memorandum of understanding signed with Mount Allison UniversityThe provincial government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mount Allison University that is meant to provide stable tuition for students and predictable multi-year funding for the university. The agreement represents an investment of almost $5.4 million over four years, and is in addition to the university’s existing operational ... |
13 February 2018 Investment of $395,000 in NBCC Saint Andrews campusThe provincial government is investing $395,000 in infrastructure improvements at the Saint Andrews campus of the New Brunswick Community College. |
13 February 2018 Family Day website launchedNew Brunswickers can plan their Family Day outings by visiting a special page on the provincial government website. |
13 February 2018 Investment of $2.4 million in NBCC infrastructureThe provincial government is investing $2.4 million in the New Brunswick Community College’s infrastructure as part of its 2018-19 capital budget. |
13 February 2018 Province announces student summer jobs for 2018Almost 2,300 summer job placements are available this year to help provide valuable experiential learning opportunities for students. |
08 February 2018 Minimum wage to increase on April 1The minimum wage in New Brunswick will increase to $11.25 per hour on April 1. |
07 February 2018 REVISED / Minister: Family Day expected to be good for hospitality sectorThe provincial government anticipates the addition of a new paid holiday will create increased opportunity for the hospitality industry and other sectors this year. |
02 February 2018 Amendments to the Employment Standards Act proposedThe provincial government has introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act that would include domestic, intimate partner or sexual violence leave, and also update unpaid leave provisions. |
31 January 2018 New Brunswick’s first Family DayWith New Brunswick’s first Family Day approaching, the government is reminding employers and workers of the new paid public holiday. |
30 January 2018 Measures taken to address workplace harassment and assaultsThe provincial government announced today it has taken, and will continue to take, measures to prevent workplace violence and harassment. |
29 January 2018 Investment of $307,000 in Campbellton campus of CCNBThe provincial government is investing $307,000 in infrastructure improvements at the Campbellton campus of the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick. |
29 January 2018 Investment of $1.6 million in CCNB infrastructureThe provincial government is investing $1.6 million in the Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick’s (CCNB) infrastructure as part of its 2018-19 capital budget. |
26 January 2018 Minister visits nursing home to outline ongoing initiatives to support recruitment in the long-term care sectorSeniors and Long-Term Care Minister Lisa Harris visited the Pine Grove Nursing Home in Fredericton today. |
26 January 2018 Memorandum of understanding signed with Université de MonctonThe provincial government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Université de Moncton that is meant to provide stable tuition for students and predictable multi-year funding for the university. |
25 January 2018 Memorandums of understanding with three publicly funded universitiesThe provincial government and three of the province’s four publicly funded universities have reached agreements that are meant to provide stable tuition for students and predictable multi-year funding for the universities. |
22 January 2018 Proposed amendments to the Employment Standards ActThe provincial government is proposing amendments to the Employment Standards Act that would allow for domestic or intimate partner violence leave, as well as provide job protection for people who leave work to care for a family member. |
11 January 2018 Free daycare for low-income familiesThe provincial government has announced that families with an annual gross income under $37,500 will have access to free child care. |
29 December 2017 Year’s end is no time to rest for many New Brunswick workersThe end of the year is a time when many New Brunswickers gather with family and friends to celebrate the holiday season, take a break from their daily routines, and enjoy festive events. |
28 December 2017 Nineteen regional job fairs were held across the province in 2017The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour organized 19 job fairs in 13 different communities between June and December 2017. |
22 December 2017 Know the facts about public holidaysWith the holidays around the corner, it is important to know the details of public holidays under the Employment Standards Act. |
21 December 2017 Numbers that can help during the holidaysThe provincial government has a range of supports for people who need help during the holidays, and throughout the year. |
18 December 2017 Investment in newcomer youth programThe YMCA of Greater Saint John, in partnership with the provincial government, today introduced the Newcomer Youth On-Ramp Program designed to help young immigrants better transition into the community. |