New Brunswick News

1. Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick fund improvements to infrastructure, innovation and science partnerships in the fish and seafood sector

   Fisheries are vital to many coastal communities and a driving force of the economy in Atlantic Canada. The seafood sector is rapidly changing, with new innovative technologies being adopted to improve efficiency, seafood quality and sustainability. To support these new projects within local communities, today the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick announced funding through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF) for projects in New Brunswick’s fishing and seafood sector.

2. Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick fund improvements to infrastructure, innovation and science partnerships in the fish and seafood sector

   Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are pleased to announce a total contribution of over $38 million for 72 projects through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.

3. Government of Canada marks significant milestone in Atlantic Science Enterprise Centre

   The Government of Canada, through the Laboratories Canada strategy, is committed to providing federal scientists and researchers with state-of-the-art, sustainable and collaborative facilities to support the transformative changes facing science today and into the future.

4. Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick to make an Atlantic Fisheries Fund joint announcement

   Moncton, New Brunswick – The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, and the Honourable Pat Finnigan, New Brunswick’s provincial Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries, will hold a joint news conference to announce an important investment for New Brunswick, via the Atlantic Fisheries Fund.

5. Government of Canada marks significant milestone in Laboratories Canada Strategy

   Government of Canada marks significant milestone in Laboratories Canada Strategy

6. Detection of MSX and Dermo in oysters in New Brunswick

   The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of two oyster diseases in samples collected in Spence Cove, New Brunswick. The first, multinucleate sphere unknown (MSX) is caused by Haplosporidium nelsoni. The second, Dermo (also known as Perkinsosis), is caused by Perkinsus marinus.

7. Minister Petitpas Taylor to make housing announcement in Moncton

   The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, alongside the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Dawn Arnold, Mayor of Moncton, will make an announcement in Moncton about the federal government’s investments in affordable housing in New Brunswick.

8. Federal and provincial governments invest in public transit in northwestern New Brunswick

   People living in the Edmundston, Madawaska Maliseet First Nation and Haut-Madawaska area will benefit from accessible public transportation after an investment of more than $1.7 million from the federal, provincial and local governments.

9. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Edmundston

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska-Restigouche, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Bruno Volpé, CEO of the Northwest Regional Service Commission.

10. Government of Canada invests in the well-being of Veterans and their families

    Minister of Veterans Affairs announces up to $11.4 million for projects that support Veterans and their families, including $500K to Sistema New Brunswick.

11. New funding to support potato growers

    New Brunswick potato producers who endured extraordinary costs resulting from excessive moisture during last year's growing season will have access to financial assistance starting this November.

12. Fisheries enforcement ongoing in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

    Fisheries enforcement ongoing in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

13. Government of Canada and Province of New Brunswick announce funding for Atlantique Nord Innovation Inc.

    With the longest coastline in the world, Canada’s coastal communities rely on the fish and seafood industry as an integral contributor to local and regional economies. This is why the Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick is pleased to announce funding support to Atlantique Nord Innovation Inc. in Shippagan for a project benefiting seafood processing through the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).

14. Minister Petitpas Taylor to attend the 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans Forum in Fredericton

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will attend the 2SLGBTQI+ Veterans Forum in Fredericton, hosted in partnership with Veterans Affairs Canada, Rainbow Veterans of Canada, and the LGBT Purge Fund.

15. Assault of an inmate at Atlantic Institution

    On August 11, 2024, an inmate was victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

16. Federal government transfers more than $24 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to New Brunswick

    The federal government has transferred more than $24 million to New Brunswick under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the province invest in their local infrastructure priorities.

17. Death of an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary

    On August 10, 2024, William Best, an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary, died while in our custody.

18. Minister Petitpas-Taylor to announce support for Atlantic Canadian communities to transition to a net-zero economy

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, will make an announcement about Atlantic Canadian communities’ leadership in the transition to a net-zero economy.

19. Investing in Doaktown’s water infrastructure

    Doaktown is building a new well and water reservoir with an investment of more than $4.9 million from the federal government, the provincial government and the municipality.

20. Governments of Canada and New Brunswick to announce Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan 

    Governments of Canada and New Brunswick to announce Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan

21. Natoaganeg First Nation celebrates subdivision sod-breaking ceremony

    Today Natoaganeg First Nation broke ground at a 45-unit subdivision that will create more places to call home to meet the community’s growing needs.

22. Minister Petitpas Taylor to make housing announcement in Moncton

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement at Cornerstone Co-operative in Moncton to highlight the federal budget’s investments in affordable housing.

23. Canada and New Brunswick to Plant Over 52 Million Climate-Resilient Trees

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on the behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside the Honourable Hugh J.A. (Ted) Flemming, New Brunswick Minister for Natural Resources and Energy Development, Annika Chiasson, Executive Director of New Brunswick Environmental Network, and Shane Boyd, Project lead of Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance, announced over $71 million in federal and provincial funding to support tree-planting projects in New Brunswick.

24. Governments of Canada and New Brunswick to Announce Forestry Funding 

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veteran Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make a forestry funding announcement on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. Media availability will follow.

25. New insurance program to help protect and attract maple producers

    A new risk management tool for New Brunswick maple producers aims to protect them financially from production losses caused by natural perils such as extreme weather conditions.

26. Controlling striped bass stock, creating economic opportunities and advancing Reconciliation

    The recreational striped bass fishery in the Gulf Region has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, bringing significant socio-economic benefits to Indigenous and coastal communities.

27. The Government of Canada invests $70 million in New Brunswick small craft harbours

    Small craft harbours are the heart of many coastal communities, bringing people together in work and play, while supporting jobs in the fish and seafood industry for over 45,000 Canadians. As part of Budget 2024, $463.3 million over three years will be invested for the repair and maintenance of small craft harbours, including those damaged by Hurricane Fiona, starting in 2024-25. This is on top of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)’s annual budget of $90 million for these harbours.

28. Minister Lebouthillier to make an announcement to support New Brunswick’s fishing industry

    Moncton, New Brunswick – The Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, along with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister for Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, will hold a press conference to announce major investments in small craft harbours in New Brunswick.

29. Minister of Transport highlights Budget 2024 investments in passenger rail across Canada

    Canadians deserve safe, reliable, and resilient transportation systems to connect their growing communities, keep people moving and grow our economy. That’s why the Government of Canada is investing in essential local infrastructure, to build vibrant communities and strong regions for the next generation.

30. Government of Canada to announce passenger rail improvements in Atlantic Canada

    The Minister of Transport, Pablo Rodriguez, will be announcing investments to improve the passenger rail experience in Atlantic Canada. He will be accompanied by the Minister of Veterans Affairs, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member for Parliament for Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member for Parliament for Fredericton, Jenica Atwin, and by VIA Rail Canada’s Chief Service Delivery Officer, Rita Toporowski.

31. Federal government invests in flood mitigation project in Sussex, New Brunswick

    Sussex is building two flood diversion channels and overpasses after an investment of $25.6 million from the federal and municipal governments. This was announced by Member of Parliament Wayne Long and Mayor Marc Thorne.

32. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Sussex

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, the Honourable Tammy Scott-Wallace, Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture, and His Worship Marc Thorne, Mayor of Sussex.

33. CBSA seizure of prohibited firearms results in prison time for New Brunswick man

    CBSA seizure of prohibited firearms results in prison time for New Brunswick man

34. Fundy National Park Management Plan Tabled in Parliament

    Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature and history in southern New Brunswick.

35. Ministers LeBlanc and Petitpas Taylor to make announcement regarding affordable housing in Atlantic Canada

    The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, together with the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, will make an announcement regarding affordable housing in Atlantic Canada.

36. New insurance program to help grow New Brunswick beef sector

    A new risk management tool for beef producers aims to protect them financially and help their sector grow.

37. Government of Canada to host national ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

    The Government of Canda will host a public commemorative event in Moncton to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

38. Sunset Service and screening of short videos in Moncton to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

    Moncton, NB – Darrell Samson, Member of Parliament for Sackville—Preston—Chezzetcook, alongside His Excellency Michel Miraillet, Ambassador of France to Canada, and a delegation of Second World War Veterans, will participate in a sunset service, watch short videos, and hear first-hand accounts from Veterans who served on Juno Beach at Victoria Park to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

39. Ceremony in Dieppe to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

    His Excellency Michel Miraillet, Ambassador of France to Canada, Yvon Lapierre, Mayor of Dieppe, and a delegation of Second World War Veterans will participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Dieppe Cenotaph to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.

40. Government of Canada announces domestic commemorative events to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy

    We live in a country strong and free thanks to the one million Canadians who served in uniform during the Second World War and fought selflessly to achieve peace.

41. Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in New Brunswick 

    Government of Canada will make an important announcement regarding early learning and child care in New Brunswick

42. Expansion of the box tree moth regulated area to include Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador

    Stopping the spread of invasive species such as box tree moth is the most effective way to safeguard forests and native plants, as well as protect Canada's forestry and horticulture-related businesses.

43. CBSA cocaine seizure leads to nine-year sentence for drug smuggler

    Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) cocaine seizure leads to nine-year sentence for drug smuggler

44. Government of Canada signs two bilateral agreements with New Brunswick to improve health care and long-term care in the province

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, the Honourable Bruce Fitch, New Brunswick’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Sherry Wilson, New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Addictions and Mental Health Services, and the Honourable Kathy Bockus, New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Seniors, on behalf of the Honourable Jill Green, New Brunswick’s Minister of Social Development, announced two bilateral agreements to invest a total amount of more than $430 million to improve health care access and services in New Brunswick.

45. Governments of Canada and New Brunswick to make important health care announcement

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Canada’s Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, the Honourable Bruce Fitch, New Brunswick’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Sherry Wilson, New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Addictions and Mental Health Services and the Honourable Kathy Bockus, New Brunswick’s Minister responsible for Seniors, will make an important health care announcement.

46. New program to benefit agricultural lands

    New Brunswick farmers have access to new resources to help them conserve and enhance the resiliency of their land.

47. Federal government invests in the J. Docithe Nadeau Sports Centre in Haut-Madawaska

    The J. Docithe Nadeau Sports Centre will get a makeover after an investment of $3 million from the federal government’s Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program.

48. Alternating lane closures on J.C. Van Horne Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for inspection work.

49. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Saint John

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, and Her Worship Donna Reardon, Mayor of the City of Saint John.

50. Federal government and the City of Miramichi invest in Miramichi’s Coastal Protection

    Measures are being put in place to make the riverbank along the Miramichi River more secure, after a the combined investment of over $2.1 million from the federal government and the City of Miramichi. Announced by the Minister Sean Fraser and Mayor Adam Lordon, this project will help the city mitigate riverbank erosion on Water Street.