New Brunswick News

1. Lane closure on J.C. Van Horne Bridge

   Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be a lane closure on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for maintenance work.

2. The Canadian Coast Guard dedicates new search and rescue lifeboat to service

   The Canadian Coast Guard Atlantic Region will welcome the new search and rescue lifeboat CCGS Shediac Bay with a dedication to service ceremony.

3. Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia announce support for lobster fishery

   Moncton, New Brunswick – On behalf of the Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, and the Honourable Steve Craig, Nova Scotia Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture will make an Atlantic Fisheries Fund announcement. Photo opportunities will be available for media in attendance.

4. Moncton residents to benefit from upgraded stormwater, wastewater and school ventilation infrastructure

   Moncton, New Brunswick, August 23, 2022—Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Greg Turner, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Moncton South, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and Bryan Butler, Deputy Mayor of the City of Moncton, announced joint funding of over $22M for stormwater, wastewater and school ventilation projects in Moncton.

5. Minister Mendicino to make an announcement about preventing gun and gang violence in the City of Fredericton 

   Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, to make an announcement regarding federal support for organizations on the front lines of the fight against gun and gang violence in the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

6. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Moncton

   Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament Moncton—Riverview—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Greg Turner, Member of Legislative Assembly for Moncton South, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and Bryan Butler, Deputy Mayor of the City of Moncton.

7. Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence fall herring TAC reduced

   Atlantic herring plays a vital role in Atlantic Canada’s economy and ecosystem. The southern Gulf of St. Lawrence fall herring stock in particular provides employment for more than a thousand people in rural New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.

8. Residents in Memramcook to benefit from pathway rehabilitation to stay active

   Memramcook, New Brunswick, August 18, 2022—Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Maxime O. Bourgeois, Mayor of the Village of Memramcook, announced $2.3 million in joint funding for the rehabilitation of a pathway that will provide Memramcook residents with a secure place to stay active.

9. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Memramcook

   Memramcook, New Brunswick, August 17, 2022—Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Maxime Bourgeois, Mayor of the Village of Memramcook.

10. Information about COVID-19 at Atlantic Institution

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that 17 inmates at Atlantic Institution, in New Brunswick, have tested positive for COVID-19.

11. Government of Canada announces eight projects across New Brunswick to support seniors in their communities

    Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has helped millions of Canadians, including seniors, by providing them with COVID-19 related supports and benefits. As Canada emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.

12. Backgrounder – Canada announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects in New Brunswick

    The New Horizons for Seniors Program is a federal grants and contributions program that funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contributes to improving seniors’ health and well-being.

13. Minister Khera to announce funding for projects to support seniors in New Brunswick

    The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors, accompanied by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will announce community-based projects receiving funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. Projects will support seniors in Moncton, Riverview and Dieppe, New Brunswick.

14. Canada and New Brunswick invest in solar energy generation and sewer infrastructure in Edmundston 

    Today, René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Éric Marquis, Mayor of the City of Edmundston, announced joint funding for solar energy generation at Centre Jean-Daigle and sewer separation work in East Edmundston.

15. 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, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Éric Marquis, Mayor of the City of Edmundston.

16. Atlantic Canada’s Premiers and Federal Ministers Renew Atlantic Growth Strategy Priorities

    Sustained economic growth in Atlantic Canada requires strong federal-provincial collaboration. Atlantic premiers and federal ministers are focused on addressing current and emerging issues to support the long-term economic growth in small and large communities across the region. .

17. Kedgwick residents to benefit from improved drinking water and stormwater management infrastructure

    Today, René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Éric Gagnon, Mayor of Kedgwick, announced a joint investment of more than $3.9 million to improve drinking water security and stormwater management for Kedgwick residents.

18. Backgrounder:  Update to the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy and renewal of the Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Agreement.

    On July 25, 2022, at a meeting of the Atlantic Growth Strategy Leadership Committee in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Atlantic Canadian federal ministers and premiers unveiled the updated Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy (ATIGS) and agreed to renew funding to support five more years of collaborative efforts to grow international trade and promote foreign direct investment in the region.

19. Residents of Campbellton to benefit from improved water and wastewater infrastructure on Adam and Dufferin Street

    Today, René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Ian Comeau, Mayor of the City of Campbellton, announced joint funding for upgrades to community water and wastewater infrastructure along Adam Street and Dufferin Street.

20. Government of Canada provides update on emergency response assistance for the M/V Holiday Island ferry

    The Canadian Coast Guard, Transport Canada, and Northumberland Ferries Limited will provide updates on the recent emergency response assistance for the M/V Holiday Island ferry.

21. Canada and New Brunswick fund major infrastructure upgrades at the Pays de la Sagouine

    Today, as part of the festivities for the 30th anniversary of the Pays de la Sagouine, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Daniel Allain, Minister of Local Government and Local Governance Reform, and May Maillet, Chair of the Pays de la Sagouine Board of Directors, announced a joint investment of more than $35.2 million to upgrade infrastructure at the Pays de la Sagouine and enhance visitor experience.

22. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Bouctouche

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable Blaine Higgs, Premier of New Brunswick, as part of the festivities for the 30th anniversary of the Pays de la Sagouine.

23. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Campbellton

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Ian Comeau, Mayor of the City of Campbellton.

24. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Kedgwick

    Members of the media are invited to attend an infrastructure announcement with René Arseneault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honorable Gary Crossman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Éric Gagnon, Mayor of Kedgwick.

25. Atlantic Canada Federal Ministers and Premiers to hold media availability following Atlantic Growth Strategy Leadership Committee Meeting

    The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier Newfoundland and Labrador, will hold a press conference following a meeting of the Atlantic Growth Strategy Leadership Committee.

26. Canada invests in infrastructure to support community growth for Kingsclear First Nation

    Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and Gabriel Atwin, Chief of Kingsclear First Nation, announced federal funding for further development of the Southside Subdivision in Kingsclear First Nation.

27. Government of Canada and Under One Sky announce funding to construct a new Indigenous health and social facility

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton; the Honourable Jill Green, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure for New Brunswick; Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton, and Elder Patsy McKinney, Executive Director of Under One Sky, announced almost $19 million in combined funding to construct a net zero carbon Indigenous Longhouse and Cultural Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

28. Media Advisory - Fredericton, New Brunswick

    Media Advisory - Fredericton, New Brunswick

29. Travel Advisory – Lane closures at St. Stephen Ferry Point port of entry

    Travel Advisory – Lane closures at St. Stephen Ferry Point port of entry

30. Information about COVID-19 at Dorchester Penitentiary

    The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that seven inmates from Dorchester Penitentiary medium-security unit in New Brunswick have tested positive for COVID-19.

31. Assault of an inmate at Atlantic Institution

    On June 18, 2022, a number of inmates were involved in a physical altercation at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

32. Canada, New Brunswick and Fredericton invest in essential water and wastewater infrastructure

    Today, Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Jill Green, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; and Her Worship Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton, announced funding for two projects focused on rehabilitating water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure within Fredericton.

33. Media Advisory - Fredericton, New Brunswick

    Media Advisory - Fredericton, New Brunswick

34. Recognizing the importance of Atlantic Canada’s Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises 

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made the following statement about Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day on June 27.

35. Join us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

    Join us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

36. Canada and New Brunswick invest in water and wastewater services in the Village of Riverside-Albert and the Town of Sussex

    Today, Wayne Long, Member of Parliament for Saint John–Rothesay, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Tammy Scott-Wallace, Minister of Tourism, Heritage and Culture and MLA for Sussex–Fundy–St. Martins; the Honourable Mike Holland, Minister of Natural Resources and Energy Development and MLA for Albert; His Worship Marc Thorne, Mayor of the Town of Sussex and His Worship Jim Campbell, Mayor of the Village of Riverside-Albert, announced joint funding for infrastructure projects that will improve water and wastewater services in two New Brunswick communities.

37. CNSC renews the power reactor operating licence for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station for a 10-year period

    Today, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced the Commission’s decision to renew, for a period of 10 years, the power reactor operating licence held by New Brunswick Power Corporation (NB Power) for the Point Lepreau Nuclear Generating Station (PLNGS). The renewed licence authorizes NB Power to continue operating the PLNGS with no changes to the authorized activities.

38. Management Plan Released for Atlantic Herring in Southwest Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy

    Atlantic herring is a vital species in Atlantic Canada. As one of the largest commercial fisheries in Atlantic Canada, the Southwest Nova Scotia / Bay of Fundy herring stock directly or indirectly employs more than 1,000 people in rural Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, and contributes over $140 million to the local economy.

39. National Indigenous Peoples Day

    The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), made the following statement about National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21:

40. Federal, provincial and municipal governments invest in improved wastewater infrastructure for Northeastern New Brunswick

    From roads and buildings, to water and wastewater systems – reliable infrastructure is key to building stronger communities. Investments in safer and more efficient wastewater treatment helps keep our communities healthy, green and sustainable.

41. Backgrounder: Federal, provincial and municipal governments invest in improved wastewater infrastructure for Northeastern New Brunswick

    Joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program will support three green infrastructure projects in three Northeastern New Brunswick communities.

42. Canada and New Brunswick invest in modern and efficient water and wastewater infrastructure in Northeastern New Brunswick

    From roads and buildings, to water and wastewater systems, reliable infrastructure is key to building stronger communities. Investments in safer and more efficient wastewater treatment helps keep our communities healthy, green and sustainable.

43. Backgrounder: Canada and New Brunswick invest in modern and efficient water and wastewater infrastructure in Northeastern New Brunswick

    Canada and New Brunswick invest in modern and efficient water and wastewater infrastructure in Northeastern New Brunswick

44. Media Advisory - Bathurst, New Brunswick

    Infrastructure Announcement in Bathurst

45. Media Advisory - Tracadie, New Brunswick

    Infrastructure Announcement in Tracadie

46. Seizure of unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary 

    On May 27, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

47. Seizure of unauthorized items at Dorchester Penitentiary 

    On June 6, 2022, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing unauthorized items was seized in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

48. Atlantic Canada’s biosciences sector engages with international partners in San Diego

    Helping the Atlantic Canadian biosciences sector contribute to a more resilient, diversified, and inclusive economic recovery is a priority of the Government of Canada and the four Atlantic provinces and is key to creating good jobs and generating growth.

49. New EV Chargers Coming to New Brunswick 

    Reducing pollution from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. That’s why the Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EV) in New Brunswick and across the country. Jenica Atwin, Member of Parliament for Fredericton, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a $83,938 investment in WSC Colpitts Developments (2003) Ltd. to install 22 Level 2 EV chargers in a number of multi-unit residential buildings across Fredericton.

50. Alternating lane closure on J.C. Van Horne Bridge

    Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that there will be an alternating lane closure on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for maintenance work.