Politics
Commissioner of Transportation & Environment and Saint John Water to Retire
William (Bill) Edwards, P. Eng Commissioner of Transportation and Environment Services and Saint John Water has announced his retirement effective March 3, 2016.
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Summit on Economic Inclusion held in Saint John
Premier Brian Gallant hosted an Opportunities Summit on Monday in Saint John to discuss economic and social inclusion of all New Brunswickers in the province’s economy. “Every individual has the potential to contribute to the economy in a variety of ways whether through the labour force, social enterprise or supporting local businesses,” said Gallant. “We…
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Minimum Wage to Increase on April 1st
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…
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Small Acts Big Impact Campaign a Success
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…
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Consolidation of Government Customer Contact Centres & Civil Service Rightsizing being Considered
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…
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New approach to naming government buildings, parks and roadways being explored
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…
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Motor Vehicle Registration Improvements being Considered
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…
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Light Up Lily Lake Community Celebration
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…
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NB Power and Public Safety Test Response Plans
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…
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Province Updates Progress on Strategic Program Review
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.…
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New Educational Resources Mark Financial Literacy Month
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…
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November is Family Violence Prevention Month
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…
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