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By Premier Brian Gallant recently announced that the minimum wage in New Brunswick will increase from $10.30 per hour to $10.65 per hour on April 1, 2016. “Increasing the minimum wage will put more money in the pockets of New Brunswickers and have a positive effect on the economy,” said Gallant. Recently, the Regulatory Accountability and… Read more »
• By The Small Acts, Big Impact awareness campaign, which challenged New Brunswickers to perform meaningful acts of volunteerism, has reached thousands of people through social media over the past two weeks. Organized by the Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation, the campaign encouraged individuals from all walks of life to carry out simple acts in the fields… Read more »
• By The provincial government is considering the consolidation of more than 40 customer contact centres and a broader exercise designed to reshape the civil service by using human resources more effectively. The ideas are being considered as part of the Strategic Program Review, under which the government is working with New Brunswickers to identify $500 million… Read more »
• By The provincial government is exploring the idea of generating new revenue by allowing third-parties to purchase the rights to name certain government-owned assets. The idea is being explored as part of the Strategic Program Review, under which the government is working with New Brunswickers to identify $500 million to $600 million in savings and revenue… Read more »
• By Improvements to the motor vehicle registration process are being considered as part of the Strategic Program Review. Under the review, the provincial government is working with New Brunswickers to identify $500 million to $600 million in savings and revenue in order to eliminate the deficit. “No doubt we will be facing some tough choices as… Read more »
• By The general public are invited to join Saint John Energy and the City of Saint John as they light up Lily Lake in Rockwood Park and celebrate the completion of the Solar Lights Project! This community celebration will happen on Wednesday November 25th from 5 to 6 pm at the Lily Lake Interpretation Centre near the Duck Pond. Special… Read more »
• By NB Power and the Department of Public Safety’s Emergency Measures Organizations will test nuclear emergency response plans in a full-scale, multi-jurisdictional exercise today, November 17th, and tomorrow, November 18th. In addition, NB Power is testing emergency response plans related to grid reliability and stability through a North America-wide table-top exercise among power operators November 18th… Read more »
• By The provincial government has taken steps within the past year to decrease the cost of administration, eliminate waste, remove redundancy and implement process improvements to help ensure taxpayers’ dollars are being spent wisely. “Without action, our province faces mounting debt,” said Health Minister Victor Boudreau, who is also minister responsible for the Strategic Program Review.… Read more »
• By To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, the Financial and Consumer Services Commission is introducing two new resources, a budget workshop and an auto insurance infographic. These resources are to support New Brunswickers on their financial wellness journey. Financial decision-making can be difficult. With the launch of these resources, the commission is working to make it easier… Read more »
• By Premier Brian Gallant, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, signed a declaration marking November as Family Violence Prevention Month in New Brunswick. The Premier Brian issued the following statement: Family violence is a serious societal issue that does not discriminate; it affects our families and communities and is often experienced behind closed… Read more »
• By Port City Water Partners has been declared preferred proponent with respect to the City’s Safe Clean Drinking Water Project. Read more »
• By A new digital initiative intended to engage and connect New Brunswickers and businesses was announced by Premier Brian Gallant. “This new digital hub will create jobs in New Brunswick’s technology sector, like the 1000 jobs recently announced in partnership with BMM,” said Gallant. “By partnering with the private sector, we will foster innovation in the… Read more »
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