New Brunswick Finance News Releases

The Dominion Bond Rating Service, a global credit rating agency, has changed New Brunswick’s credit rating trend to A (high) with a stable outlook from A (high) with a negative trend. The province had maintained the A (high) stable rating from 2004 to February 2018.

The Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund is issuing its first call for applications.

The provincial government unveiled measures today to support students including a Renewed Tuition Bursary program and the planned reintroduction of a tuition tax credit.

Applications for the 2019 Low-Income Seniors' Benefit will be available April 1 at Service New Brunswick Centres.

The provincial government tabled a balanced budget today which would see the province’s net debt decrease for the first time in more than a decade.

New Brunswickers are invited to share their priorities for the 2019-20 budget through the pre-budget engagement process starting today.

Applications are now available for the 2019 Home Energy Assistance Program.

The provincial government has introduced an updated Fiscal Transparency and Accountability Act.

The provincial government has tabled a $600.6-million capital budget for 2019-20 that aims to maintain infrastructure, restore balance to government finances and manage the province’s debt.

The government has released second-quarter results for the 2018-19 fiscal year which show a deficit of $131.4 million.

The provincial government today announced the appointment of a new chair of the board of directors for NB Liquor.

The provincial government announced today that the 2019-20 capital budget will be tabled on Dec.11.

The provincial government announced today that the 2019-20 capital budget will be tabled on Dec.11.

Cannabis will be legal across Canada on Oct. 17, and New Brunswickers are urged to learn the rules and take the legal route should they choose to consume.

Cannabis will be legal across Canada on Oct. 17, and New Brunswickers are urged to learn the rules and take the legal route should they choose to consume.

New tax-sharing agreements have been reached between the provincial government and the six Maliseet First Nation communities that aims to promote economic development and job creation in First Nation communities while protecting provincial revenues.

Financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31 show a surplus of $67 million. The statements were independently audited by Auditor General Kim MacPherson.

Financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31 show a surplus of $67 million. The statements were independently audited by Auditor General Kim MacPherson.

Financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31 show a surplus of $67 million. The statements were independently audited by Auditor General Kim MacPherson.

The provincial government has selected members of the Cannabis Education and Awareness Fund’s advisory committee.