New Brunswick

The retail tax agreement between the government of New Brunswick and First Nations within the province expires on February 1, 2023. The long-standing agreement has seen First Nations maintain price st...Learn More

Following calls from RCC, the New Brunswick Farm Products Commission will loosen some of its rules regarding the pricing and promotion of fluid milk. These changes will come into effect on June 1, 202...Learn More

Due to strong investment returns and the lowest injury frequency rate in thirteen years, WorksafeNB announced that the average employer assessment rate for 2023 will be reduced by 22%, to $1.31 per $1...Learn More

On October 4, 2022, the federal government announced the creation of the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund. Details are pending, however it is known that this fund will be administered by the Atlantic Can...Learn More

The New Brunswick government did not plan on recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation but changed course as of last week. New Brunswick will now recognize this day as a provincial holiday...Learn More

RCC continues to work with emergency management organizations (EMO), RCC members, and the Red Cross to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona in Atlantic Canada. Disruption in telecommunications h...Learn More

Each of the four Atlantic Provinces adjusted their minimum wage on Friday, April 1, 2022. Newfoundland & Labrador: Up to $13.20 from $12.75 New Brunswick: Up to $12.75 from $11.75 Prince Edward Island...Learn More

On March 22, 2022, the New Brunswick government tabled its 2022-23 budget. The budget features both property and income tax relief as well as several new investments in education and health care. The ...Learn More

As of Monday, March 14, 2022, all COVID-19 restrictions (including masks) have been lifted in New Brunswick. All businesses and organizations will be permitted to operate at full capacity without phys...Learn More

The New Brunswick government is consulting on its proposal to transition its beverage container recycling program to an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program. Specifically, the government has...Learn More