Don’t miss out on government consultations. You have a right to be heard by the government. Click here to see the topics for which the government is seeking input. Something to highlight is the 10-Year Education Plan. Consultations are underway now, and you are invited to answer a survey to share your views. 10-Year Education Plan Don’t miss out on the […]
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If you are interested in reviewing the expenses paid to Members of the Legislative Assembly the details are reported quarterly in the following 3 categories. Constituency Office Expenses Accommodations, Subsistence, Travel, Committee and other Expenses Expenses Paid to Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the Third Party, and Staff There is a bit of a time lag but the details will be […]
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The System: Each year the government of New Brunswick provides Summer Employment and Experience Development (SEED) grants to non-profit organizations. These organizations apply for SEED funding to hire students over the summer. Each spring, the MLAs are given a list of organisations within their ridings that have applied for this funding. They are also assigned a certain number of weeks […]
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The implications of Finance Minister Roger Melanson’s choices in his first budget are emerging as the Committee on Estimates and Fiscal Policy examines the details, department by department. This has created an endless source of material for question period and plenty of public outcry. In particular, funding cuts to private childcare centres and increased costs for nursing home residents are […]
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