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Public, stakeholder groups invited to comment on changes to Employment Insurance

The public and stakeholders are being invited to make submissions explaining how they have been affected by changes to Employment Insurance.

New Brunswick College of Craft and Design celebrating 75 years

Today is New Brunswick College of Craft and Design Day, marking the start of a year-long celebration of its Diamond Jubilee.

One-Job Pledge to be expanded

The One-Job Pledge initiative, having surpassed its original goal to help businesses create 650 jobs for recent post-secondary graduates, is being expanded to create 200 more jobs.

New apprenticeship incentive programs announced

Four new apprenticeship incentive programs designed to engage employers and support apprentices were announced today.

Premiers focused on growing the economy, creating jobs

Premier David Alward and the other premiers met in Toronto today to continue their focus on jobs and the economy.

New labour market information now available

The provincial government is using new labour market information to promote available careers, job and training opportunities.

Beaverbrook Art Gallery donates to public libraries

The Beaverbrook Art Gallery has donated 134 publications worth almost $3,000 to the New Brunswick Public Libraries Foundation for public libraries and bookmobiles in the province.

Labour market ministers press for renewal of flexible labour market agreements

Provincial and territorial labour market ministers met today with their federal counterpart for the first time to discuss renewal of the labour market agreements and the proposed Canada Job Grant.

Provincial government and WorkSafeNB team up to enhance safety practices in schools

A new partnership among WorkSafeNB, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour has been developed to ensure New Brunswick schools have the safest possible learning environment.

Celebrating National Francophone Immigration Week

The following statement was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr, who is minister responsible for immigration in New Brunswick, in recognition of National Francophone Immigration Week, Nov. 3-9.

Career planning and development services highlighted during Career Week

New Brunswickers are encouraged to explore career and education opportunities as part of Career Week, Nov. 4 - 8. During the week, regional Employment Development offices and Career Information Centres across the province will be hosting special events to highlight available employment programs and services.

Province invests $6 million to create academic research chair opportunities

The provincial government has partnered with the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation to launch the New Brunswick Innovation Research Chair Initiative to increase the province’s applied research capacity.

One-Job Pledge initiative helps create 34 new jobs in Moncton region

The provincial government is investing more than $745,000 in the Moncton region to grow the economy and help create up to 34 new jobs.

Predictable funding for universities and stable tuition levels announced

The provincial government has announced sustainable and predictable university funding and stable tuition levels for students.

New Brunswick receives national award from CNIB

The New Brunswick Public Library Service has been awarded the Dayton M. Forman Award for 2013 by CNIB for its work in removing barriers for people with print disabilities.

Libraries Summer Reading Club enrolment reaches nine-year high

The New Brunswick Public Library Service Summer Reading Club had one of its most successful years on record.

Steering committee formed to implement labour force and skills development strategy

The province has formed a steering committee to work on implementing the recently announced Labour Force and Skills Development strategy. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr made the announcement today.

Canadian Citizenship Week

The following statement was issued by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr, who is minister responsible for immigration in New Brunswick, in recognition of Canadian Citizenship Week, Oct. 21 - 27:

Provincial government investing $50,000 in Helmets to Hardhats Canada

The provincial government is investing $50,000 in Helmets to Hardhats Canada, a national, not-for-profit organization that provides apprenticeship training to current or former members of the Armed Forces or Reserves who are seeking a civilian career.

Consultation on population growth strategy

A four-week public consultation process regarding the province’s next population growth strategy, including a francophone immigration strategy, starts today.

Province invests $7 million in graduate scholarship initiative

The provincial government has partnered with the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation to launch a new initiative to retain and attract graduate students to the province. The announcement was made today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr.

Ministers urge the federal government to reconsider proposed changes to Skills Training and Labour Market Funding

On behalf of Canada’s premiers, provincial and territorial labour market ministers met today to discuss skills training and the renewal of labour market agreements that are set to expire in April 2014.

Minister's message / New Brunswick Human Rights Day

The following message was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Danny Soucy in recognition of New Brunswick Human Rights Day, Sunday, Sept. 15.

Province temporarily pauses the business applicant category of the Provincial Nominee Program

The provincial government is temporarily pausing the business applicant category of the Provincial Nominee Program. Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Danny Soucy made the announcement today.

Minister's Labour Day message

The following statement was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Danny Soucy, in recognition of Labour Day, Sept. 2: