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15 February 2016 New Brunswick exploring idea of introducing holiday in FebruaryThe provincial government is considering introducing a statutory holiday in February to recognize New Brunswick families. |
01 February 2016 Summit focuses upon increased opportunities for youth in New BrunswickPremier Brian Gallant hosted a Youth Opportunities Summit on Jan. 29 focused upon increasing youth engagement in the workforce and enhancing entrepreneurship. |
27 January 2016 REVISED / Job fair in Sussex to help workers laid-off from potash mineThe provincial government is holding a job fair from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Sussex Regional High School to help workers laid-off by the Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan. |
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. |