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Ministerial Statement – Minister Pam Parsons Recognizes November 25 as the Launch of the Purple Ribbon Campaign and the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence
November 18, 2024 The following statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality: Speaker, I rise today to recognize November 25 as the launch of the Purple Ribbon Campaign and the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence. This year’s theme, […]
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Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council Hold Productive Meetings in Stephenville
November 15, 2024 The Provincial Indigenous Women’s Reconciliation Council has concluded two days of meetings (November 13 and 14) in Stephenville. The goal of the Reconciliation Council is to coordinate and lead meaningful action to address existing challenges and obstacles in the areas of culture, health and wellness, justice, and human security, that impact Indigenous […]
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Irving-owned company taken off Wolastoqey title claim suit – CBC
Nov 15, 2024 Strescon reaches deal with Wolastoqey Nation to fund scholarship program in trades One of the many industrial companies named in a large title claim from the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick has been removed from the lawsuit. Chief Patricia Bernard of Madawaska First Nation says a deal has been reached with Strescon, […]
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Mandate letters to guide ministers and departments now available online
November 14, 2024 FREDERICTON – Cabinet ministers have received mandate letters outlining what is expected in each department to address government priorities. “The best way to earn the trust of New Brunswickers is to tell people what we are going to do and then follow through on the promises we have made,” said Premier Susan […]
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Provincial Government Releases ‘What We Heard’ Report from the Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Act Consultations
November 8, 2024 A ‘What We Heard’ Report containing feedback received from the consultation process to inform the regulations for the Pay Equity and Pay Transparency Act was released today by the Provincial Government. The consultations took place from March 11 to May 7, 2023. It is important to note this Act is not simply […]
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Senior government leadership changes announced
4 November 2024 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Premier Susan Holt has announced changes to the senior ranks of the government. “I am happy to welcome these experienced civil servants to the team,” said Holt. “They each bring a deep knowledge to their roles and a passion for helping New Brunswickers.” Judy Wagner has been appointed interim […]
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Executive Council announced ahead of swearing-in
November 1, 2024 FREDERICTON – Members of the Executive Council were announced today ahead of Saturday’s swearing-in at the legislative assembly in Fredericton. “Our team is ready to get to work,” said premier-designate Susan Holt. “There is a lot of hard work ahead as we strive to make meaningful change for New Brunswickers so they […]
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Negotiation, not litigation, is the best way to protect our rights and everyone’s interests
October 31, 2024 By Patricia Bernard, Chief Madawaska First Nation My fellow Wolastoqey Chiefs and I were discouraged to read the Telegraph Journal’s editorial board commentary on October 17th urging any new government to continue to fight the Wolastoqey Nation’s title claim in court. Although we acknowledge that the issues surrounding Aboriginal title can be […]
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New Brunswickers invited to attend swearing-in ceremony
October 29, 2024 FREDERICTON – The public is invited to watch as premier-designate Susan Holt takes the oath of office to become the 35th premier of New Brunswick on Saturday, Nov. 2. “We want New Brunswickers to feel like they are a part of marking this important milestone – the swearing-in of our province’s first […]
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Media Advisory: Minister Dempster Participating in Arctic Circle Assembly
October 16, 2024 The Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Labrador Affairs, is participating in the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly from October 17-19 in Reykjavik, Iceland. The assembly is the largest annual international gathering on Arctic and northern issues. The event brings together representatives of governments, organizations, universities, policy […]
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