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Official Languages Day in New Brunswick
Starting this year, Official Languages Day in New Brunswick will be celebrated annually on the second Thursday of September. Premier Blaine Higgs recently signed a declaration to this effect.
Changes to cabinet announced
New members of the Executive Council were sworn in at a ceremony held today in Fredericton, presided over by Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy. From left: Mary Wilson, minister of Service New Brunswick and minister responsible for Military Affairs; Richard Ames, minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; Kathy Bockus, minister responsible for Seniors; ...
Local owned company receives a $1.15 million provincial contract
A $1.15 million contract has been awarded to Tarp-Rite Inc., a cover manufacturing company, under the New Brunswick First Procurement Strategy and Action Plan. From left: Logan Cox, Kathy Cox and Dale Cox of Tarp-Rite Inc.; Woodstock Mayor Trina Jones; Jason Cox, vice-president; Premier Blaine Higgs; Education and Early Childhood ...
Memorandum of understanding with Czech Republic underlines co-operation in the energy sector
The provincial government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic focused on bilateral co-operation in support of energy innovation and other economic activities. From left: Jozef Síkela, Czech minister of Industry and Trade; and Arlene Dunn, minister responsible for Opportunities ...
Wildfire in Stein Lake area
Staff from the Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development and other agencies continue to fight a wildfire in the Stein Lake areas of Charlotte County. From left: Brad Henderson, mayor of Saint Andrews; Premier Blaine Higgs and Saint Croix MLA Kathy Bockus.
Coronation flag-raising ceremony
A flag-raising ceremony was held at Government House today to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. From left: Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy; Fredericton Mayor Kate Rogers; and Premier Blaine Higgs.
Official visit of the British high commissioner
In her first official visit to New Brunswick, the British high commissioner to Canada Susannah Goshko met with Premier Blaine Higgs and Natural Resources and Energy Development Minister Mike Holland. This visit was intended to strengthen relations between the United Kingdom and New Brunswick. From left: Higgs; Goshko; and Holland.
Summit organized to assist newcomer professionals
More than 150 newcomer professionals gathered with government and private-sector stakeholders on Tuesday for a summit on workforce preparedness in Saint John. The aim of the summit was to help newcomer professionals better understand what they have access to through the provincial government and community resources. Speakers at the event ...
State of the province address focuses upon growth and opportunity
Premier Blaine Higgs delivered his annual state of the province address today, highlighting the province’s growth and continued opportunities in health care, education, energy development, and the economy.
International education institution to open Saint John campus
Saint John has been selected as the home of the Lycée International Français des Provinces Atlantiques, an education institute that is part of the Don Bosco international campus. The school is expected to open its doors to students in September 2024; registration has already begun. It will serve international and ...
Health and Social Innovation Centre to be built at the University of New Brunswick’s Saint John campus
Federal, provincial and university officials today announced $38 million in funding for construction of the Health and Social Innovation Centre at the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Saint John campus. From left: Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder; Saint John-Rothesay MP Wayne Long; Premier Blaine Higgs; Petra Hauf, ...
Official visit by the ambassador of France
During his first official visit to New Brunswick, Ambassador Michel Miraillet of France met, recently, with Premier Blaine Higgs, as well as with Glen Savoie, minister responsible for la Francophonie; Local Government and Local Governance Reform Minister Daniel Allain; Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan; and Aboriginal Affairs ...
Honouring the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the massacre of 14 women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal. To mark the day, a vigil to commemorate these women took place at Government House. Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Tammy Scott-Wallace, who is also the minister responsible for women’s equality, lit a ...
Official visit by the ambassador of Japan
During his first official visit to New Brunswick, Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi of Japan met with Premier Blaine Higgs, as well as with Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn, who is also minister responsible for economic development and small business, minister responsible for Opportunities NB, and minister responsible for immigration. The meetings ...
November is Family Violence Prevention Month
The provincial government, in partnership with the Fergusson Foundation, has proclaimed November as Family Violence Prevention Month, promoting awareness of the impact family violence has on individuals, families, workplaces and communities as well as the resources and support available to build healthier relationships. From left: Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister ...
New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick
Ten distinguished individuals were invested into the Order of New Brunswick, including one posthumously, by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Brenda L. Murphy, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Back row, from left: Randy Dickinson, from Fredericton; Premier Blaine Higgs; Cecile Cassista, from Riverview; Larry Nelson, from ...
Accession proclamation ceremony held in Fredericton
Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy presided over the accession proclamation ceremony for His Majesty King Charles III at Government House this afternoon in Fredericton. Murphy issued and read a formal proclamation under the Great Seal of the Province of New Brunswick, officially proclaiming the accession of King Charles III.
Premier Blaine Higgs signs the book of condolence
Premier Blaine Higgs signs the book of condolence in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Legislative Assembly in Fredericton.. The Queen passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Official visit of the consul general of Japan
In his first official visit to New Brunswick, Consul General Jun Saito of Japan met with Premier Blaine Higgs as well as with Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson and Arlene Dunn, minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business and also for Opportunities NB. This visit is intended ...
Official visit of the consul general of the United States
In her first official visit to New Brunswick today, Consul General Lyra S. Carr of the United States met with Premier Blaine Higgs as well as with Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn who is also minister responsible for Economic Development and Small ...
Meetings with secretary general of the International Organization of La Francophonie
On the final leg of her official visit to Canada, Louise Mushikiwabo, the secretary general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, had several meetings in New Brunswick. From left: Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy; Premier Blaine Higgs; Mushikiwabo; and minister responsible for La Francophonie Glen Savoie.
Provincewide service disruptions continue due to CUPE strike
The strike by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) continues to have an impact across the province in health, education, transportation, laundry, correctional services and other areas.
Family Violence Prevention Month proclaimed
The provincial government, in partnership with the Fergusson Foundation, has proclaimed November as Family Violence Prevention Month, promoting awareness of the impact family violence has on individuals, families, workplaces and communities. Standing, from left: Matt Rogers, acting director, Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research; and Meranda McLaughlin, president, ...
Status update on negotiations with CUPE
Negotiations with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached an impasse, with the union demanding annual wage increases of three per cent over a four-year period. The government is now willing to offer wage increases of 8.5 per cent over a five-year period. This increase corresponds with agreements ...
Flag-raising for National Indigenous Peoples Day
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, the Wolastoqey flag was flown at the legislative assembly. From left: Premier Blaine Higgs; St. Mary’s First Nation Chief Alan Polchies Jr.; and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn.