Canada News Centre2026-09-09T11:20:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/09/assault-of-an-inmate-at-atlantic-institution.html

On September 4, 2026, an inmate was victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-09-09T11:20:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/09/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-atlantic-institution.html

On August 31, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-09-03T11:27:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/assault-of-an-inmate-at-atlantic-institution0.html

On August 23, 2026, an inmate was victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-27T14:26:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-the-fredericton-indoor-pool.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-25T10:01:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-edmundstons-water-and-sewer-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-17T10:15:23-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-edmundston.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, 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 His Worship Eric Marquis, Mayor of the City of Edmundston.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-14T10:25:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/08/assault-of-an-inmate-at-atlantic-institution.html

On August 4, 2026, an inmate was victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-08-12T11:12:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-invests-in-new-multi-use-trail-to-expand-active-transportation-in-grand-falls.html

Cyclists and pedestrians in Grand Falls and the surrounding communities will benefit from improved regional connectivity with a new active transportation route following an investment of more than $5.2 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-12T10:15:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/federal-government-invests-11-million-in-new-inkerman-recreational-trail-bridge.html

Nearly nine years after a fire destroyed the Inkerman recreational trail bridge, a major step is being taken toward restoring this important link between communities in the Acadian Peninsula after an investment of $11 million from the Government of Canada and $1 million from the Acadian Peninsula Regional Service Commission.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-12T10:15:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-grand-falls.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, and His Worship Bertrand Beaulieu, Mayor of Grand Falls Regional Municipality.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-11T11:26:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-sanitary-sewer-and-stormwater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-in-moncton.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-11T08:39:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/infrastructure-announcement-in-moncton.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton–Dieppe; the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation; and His Worship Shawn Crossman, Mayor of the City of Moncton.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-10T12:00:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/08/major-infrastructure-announcement-in-inkerman.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie–Bathurst, and His Worship Georges R. Savoie, Chair of the Acadian Peninsula Regional Service Commission and Mayor of Neguac.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-08-07T13:30:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-housing-enabling-infrastructure-to-help-build-more-homes-in-fredericton.html

Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Parliament David Myles, Minister Luke Randall, and Mayor of the City of Fredericton, Steve Hicks, announced a federal investment of more than $9.4 million, a provincial contribution of more than $7.8 million, and a municipal investment of more than $6.3 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to extend water, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure into Fredericton’s newest neighbourhood to build more homes, faster.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-31T09:15:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-fredericton.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with David Myles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State of Nature and Member of Parliament for Fredericton—Oromocto, the Honourable Luke Randall, Minister responsible for Opportunities NB, Economic Development and Small Business, NB Liquor and Cannabis NB, and the Regulatory Accountability and Reporting Act and Member of Legislative Assembly for Fredericton North, and His Worship Steve Hicks, Mayor of the City of Fredericton.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-30T09:02:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-an-acadian-cultural-and-historical-space.html

The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy and Member of Parliament for Beauséjour; the Honourable Pat Finnigan, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Kent North; and Her Worship Danielle Dugas, Mayor of the Town of Beaurivage, announced a joint investment of $750,000 in Place du Drapeau acadien through the Direct Delivery stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund during today’s unveiling of the Acadian Odyssey commemorative monument.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-26T13:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/infrastructure-announcement-in-beaurivage.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy; the Honourable Pat Finnigan, Minister of Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries; and Her Worship Danielle Dugas, Mayor of the Town of Beaurivage.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-24T13:00:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/minister-valdez-announces-6074-million-to-advance-the-next-phase-of-the-national-action-plan-to-end-gender-based-violence.html

Today, while Federal-Provincial-Territorial (FPT) Ministers Responsible for the Status of Women gathered in New Brunswick, the co-chairs, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), and the Honourable Lyne Chantal Boudreau, Minister responsible for Women and Gender Equity for the Government of New Brunswick, as well as Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe, announced $607.4 million over four years, beginning in 2027-28, to continue the implementation of the National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-16T09:16:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/backgrounder--national-action-plan-to-end-gender-based-violence.html

The National Action Plan to End Gender-based Violence* is a 10-year framework to prevent and address gender-based violence (GBV). It was developed in collaboration between the federal, provincial and territorial governments, Indigenous partners, victims and survivors, direct service providers, experts, advocates, municipalities, the private sector and researchers to ensure it reflects the realities faced by communities across Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-16T09:16:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/backgrounder--crisis-hotlines.html

Crisis hotlines are an important source of support for victims and survivors of gender-based violence. They offer confidential support, help with safety planning, information about available services, and referrals to local resources.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-16T09:16:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/federal-and-provincial-governments-invest-in-water-stormwater-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-across-four-communities-in-new-0.html

Four municipalities in New Brunswick will upgrade water, stormwater and wastewater infrastructure after a joint investment of more than $8.84 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-15T13:45:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/07/federal-and-provincial-governments-invest-in-water-stormwater-and-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-across-four-communities-in-new-.html

The federal government is investing $4.36 million through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to support four housing enabling water, wastewater and stormwater projects across four municipalities in New Brunswick.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-07-15T13:45:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/07/overnight-alternating-lane-closures-on-jc-van-horne-bridge.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists of overnight intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge to undergo a bridge cleaning.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-07-15T09:43:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2026/07/federal-government-to-announce-renewed-support-to-address-gender-based-violence.html

The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism), will announce renewed support to address gender-based violence in Canada.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2026-07-14T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-atlantic-institution0.html

On June 24, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-26T10:33:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-atlantic-institution.html

On June 21, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-24T08:30:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-essential-infrastructure-to-support-housing-growth-in-grand-falls.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-23T10:15:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/infrastructure-announcement-in-campbellton.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, 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 His Worship Michel Soucy, Mayor of the Regional Community of Campbellton.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-23T10:06:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/infrastructure-announcement-in-grand-falls.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, 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 His Worship Bertrand Beaulieu, Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Grand Falls.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-22T10:57:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/death-of-an-inmate-from-atlantic-institution.html

On June 17, 2026, Ryan Richard, an inmate from Atlantic Insitution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-19T13:34:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/06/assault-of-an-inmate-at-dorchester-penitentiary--medium-security-unit.html

On May 29, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

Correctional Service Canada2026-06-08T09:11:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/05/federal-government-provides-funding-to-ducks-unlimited-canada-for-green-energy-improvements-at-beaubassin-research-centre.html

Energy efficient upgrades to Ducks Unlimited Canada’s Beaubassin Research Centre will reduce the facility’s carbon footprint following an investment of more than $324,000 from the federal government through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-05-29T13:32:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-dorchester-penitentiary--medium-security-unit.html

On May 25, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-27T13:33:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/end-of-lockdown-and-search-at-dorchester-penitentiary--medium-security-unit.html

The lockdown put in place at the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary on May 18, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have been reinstated.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-26T12:57:49-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/05/intermittent-closures-on-jc-van-horne-bridge.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise the public that they may experience short delays on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge, due to the transportation of wind turbine components.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-05-22T09:48:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-supports-mobile-and-virtual-mental-health-care-for-at-risk-youth-in-new-brunswick.html

Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament (Moncton–Dieppe), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced a $10 million investment through the Youth Mental Health Fund (YMHF) to help Integrated Youth Services (IYS) in New Brunswick help more youth facing barriers to mental health care, such as long wait times and a lack of culturally responsive supports.

Health Canada2026-05-22T09:12:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-to-make-announcement-in-support-of-youth-mental-health-in-new-brunswick.html

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas-Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Robert McKee, New Brunswick Minister of Justice, Attorney General and Minister responsible for Addictions and Mental Health Services, will hold a news conference to announce mental health care support to more youth in New Brunswick.

Health Canada2026-05-21T13:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-new-brunswick-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce0.html

The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, which has created uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, the Government of Canada is focusing on what it can control: building a stronger, more resilient Canada. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-21T10:18:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/05/governments-of-canada-and-new-brunswick-partner-to-support-tariff-impacted-workers-and-strengthen-the-workforce.html

The Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State (Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions), and the Honourable Jean-Claude D’Amours, New Brunswick’s Minister of Post Secondary Education, Training and Labour and Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, will be in Fredericton to announce support for workers whose jobs have been directly or indirectly impacted by global tariffs.

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-05-20T15:39:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/05/lockdown-at-dorchester-penitentiary--medium-security-unit.html

On May 18, 2026, a lockdown was put in place in the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary, to enable staff members to conduct an exceptional search.

Correctional Service Canada2026-05-20T13:12:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/05/closure-of-the-seasonal-four-falls-nb-port-of-entry-extended-permanently.html

Closure of the seasonal Four Falls, NB port of entry extended permanently

Canada Border Services Agency2026-05-11T10:30:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-long-highlights-9578-million-investment-from-spring-economic-update-2026-canada-strong-for-all-to-small-craft-harbours-program.html

Small craft harbours are vital infrastructure for coastal and rural communities, supporting fishing and transportation, while supporting the local economies built around them. Canada’s commercial fisheries, aquaculture, and seafood processing sectors support nearly 65,000 jobs — including more than 42,900 commercial fish harvesters — from coast to coast to coast. In 2025, Canada’s fish and seafood exports totaled $8.47 billion.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2026-05-08T11:58:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/04/alternating-lane-closures-on-jc-van-horne-bridge.html

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

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-04-29T12:48:43-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/assault-of-an-inmate-at-atlantic-institution.html

On April 13, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-15T15:21:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/04/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-dorchester-penitentiary---minimum-security-unit.html

On March 28, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, a package containing contraband and unauthorized items was seized in the minimum security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-10T12:22:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/federal-government-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-water-and-sewer-infrastructure-that-will-support-a-new-residential-subdivision-in-caraquet.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-09T13:21:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-belle-baies-wastewater-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing.html

MP Serge Cormier, Minister Gilles LePage, and Mayor Daniel Guitard announced a federal investment of more than $1.8 million, a provincial contribution of more than $1.2 million, and a municipal investment of more than $606,000 through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to improve the water and wastewater infrastructure needed to build more homes, faster.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-09T09:45:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/infrastructure-announcement-in-caraquet.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship, Bernard Thériault, Mayor of the Town of Caraquet.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-08T13:04:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/infrastructure-announcement-in-belle-baie.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and His Worship Daniel Guitard, Mayor of the Town of Belle-Baie.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-08T12:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-drinking-water-infrastructure-in-quispamsis.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T10:50:29-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-quispamsis.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, and Member of Parliament for Saint John—Kennebecasis, and Her Worship Libby O’Hara, Mayor of the Town of Quispamsis.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-02T14:07:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/centre-occupational-health-safety/news/2026/04/2026-dick-martin-scholarship-winners-announced.html

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) announced the winners of the 2026 Dick Martin Scholarship, an award that encourages interest in the field of occupational health and safety.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety2026-04-01T11:28:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-dorchester-penitentiary.html

On March 31, 2026, Melvin Glen Stanton, an inmate from Dorchester Penitentiary, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-04-01T10:03:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-invests-nearly-10m-to-modernize-saint-johns-electricity-grid.html

Today, the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for the Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $10 million in federal funding to Saint John Energy to upgrade the electricity system in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Natural Resources Canada2026-03-27T09:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/03/build-canada-homes-accelerates-affordable-housing-in-new-brunswick.html

Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada’s housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-03-20T10:10:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/strengthening-economic-opportunities-in-official-language-minority-communities-in-new-brunswick.html

Investing in local organizations and businesses is driving economic growth in official language minority communities

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-20T09:43:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/atlantic-canada-opportunities/news/2026/03/projects-strengthening-economic-opportunities-in-official-language-minority-communities-in-new-brunswick.html

The Government of Canada is providing an investment of over $2.1 million to six organizations in New Brunswick.

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency2026-03-20T09:41:45-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/03/media-advisory-housing-announcement-in-fredericton.html

Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada; the Honourable Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick; the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for Canada-U.S. Trade, Intergovernmental Affairs, Internal Trade and One Canadian Economy; the Honourable David Hickey, Minister responsible for the New Brunswick Housing Corporation, and the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions and Member of Parliament for Saint John—Kennebecasis.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-03-19T13:00:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/03/federal-government-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-wastewater-infrastructure-that-will-support-more-housing-in-new-maryland.html

MP David Myles, Minister Gilles LePage, and Mayor Judy E. Wilson-Shee announced a federal investment of more than $1.3 million, a provincial contribution of more than $880,000, and a municipal investment of more than $440,000 through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) to improve the wastewater infrastructure needed to build more homes, faster.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-03-19T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/03/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-new-maryland.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with David Myles, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, Minister responsible for Official Languages and to the Secretary of State of Nature, and Member of Parliament for Fredericton—Oromocto, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Her Worship, Judy E. Wilson-Shee, Mayor of the Village of New Maryland.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-03-18T10:30:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/03/death-of-an-inmate-from-atlantic-institution.html

On March 2, 2026, Calvin Lewis, an inmate from Atlantic Institution, died while in our custody.

Correctional Service Canada2026-03-04T12:15:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/02/canada-enhances-wolastoqsaint-john-river-health-with-over-23-million-investment-in-science-and-nutrient-reduction.html

Today, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of over $2.3 million in 14 partner-led projects to protect and restore the Wolastoq/Saint John River.

Canada Water Agency2026-02-28T09:21:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/02/backgrounder-canada-enhances-wolastoqsaint-john-river-health-with-23-million-investment-in-science-and-nutrient-reduction.html

The Government of Canada announced 14 projects receiving funding under the Wolastoq/Saint John River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative in 2024-25 and 2025-26.

Canada Water Agency2026-02-28T09:11:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/02/governments-of-canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-water-infrastructure-that-will-support-more-housing-in-grand-bouctouche.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-02-27T13:30:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/02/housing-enabling-infrastructure-announcement-in-grand-bouctouche.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, Benoit Bourque, Member of Legislative Assembly for Beausoleil-Grand-Bouctouche-Kent, and his Worship Aldéo Saulnier, Mayor of Grand-Bouctouche.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-02-26T13:48:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/02/canada-water-agency-to-make-an-announcement-in-fredericton-regarding-the-protection-of-canadas-fresh-water.html

Parliamentary Secretary Wade Grant, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and Minister responsible for the Canada Water Agency, will make an announcement regarding the protection of fresh water in the Wolastoq Saint John River.

Canada Water Agency2026-02-26T09:02:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/02/assault-of-an-inmate-at-atlantic-institution.html

On February 7, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-02-18T14:38:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/accessibility-standards-canada/news/2026/02/accessibility-standards-canada-and-new-brunswick-join-forces-on-accessibility-standards-development.html

Accessibility Standards Canada and the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Accessibility Standards Canada2026-02-04T09:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2026/01/alternating-lane-closures-on-jc-van-horne-bridge.html

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

Public Services and Procurement Canada2026-01-28T09:33:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2026/01/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-atlantic-institution.html

On January 11, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2026-01-14T14:37:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/federal-government-invests-in-public-transit-improvements-for-the-municipality-of-bathurst.html

The purchase of three minibuses will improve public transit services in northern New Brunswick communities after an investment of more than $487,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-17T08:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-bathurst.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, Kim Chamberlain, Mayor of the City of Bathurst and Michael Willett, President of the Chaleur Regional Service Commission.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-16T15:28:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/impact-assessment-agency/news/2025/12/new-brunswick-and-canada-sign-co-operation-agreement-on-environmental-and-impact-assessment.html

The Governments of New Brunswick and Canada are working together to accelerate environmental and impact assessments for the major projects needed to meet the economic challenges and opportunities of today while building the strong Canada of the future.

Impact Assessment Agency of Canada2025-12-16T10:54:29-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/federal-funding-brings-eco-friendly-upgrades-to-community-arena-in-vallee-des-rivieres.html

Green upgrades to the Palais des Sports MGR C.V. Leclerc arena will improve the building’s energy efficiency thanks to an investment of $1.1 million from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-16T09:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-launches-commercial-fishery-pilot-to-help-control-european-green-crab-in-southwest-new-brunswick.html

The European Green Crab is an aquatic invasive species in Canada that upsets the balance of our marine ecosystems. In Southwest New Brunswick, European Green Crab negatively impacts native species and habitats like eel grass, dulse beds and shellfish, which are culturally, ecologically and economically important to the area. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) collaborates with harvesters, Indigenous communities and other partners to detect, monitor and limit the spread and damage of this aquatic invasive species.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada2025-12-15T15:09:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/12/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-vallee-des-rivieres.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche and her Worship Lise Roussel, Mayor of the Town of Vallée-des-Rivières.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-12-15T12:20:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/12/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-atlantic-institution.html

On December 4, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2025-12-12T09:11:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/12/full-closures-of-jc-van-horne-bridge.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists, cyclists and pedestrians of upcoming full closures of the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for maintenance.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-12-01T09:15:43-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/11/seizure-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-atlantic-institution.html

On November 15, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Atlantic Institution, a maximum security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2025-11-26T15:10:53-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/11/update-alternating-lane-closures-on-jc-van-horne-bridge-and-salmon-boulevard0.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada would like to provide an update on the intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-11-25T13:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/11/assault-of-an-inmate-at-atlantic-institution.html

On November 13, 2025, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Atlantic Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.

Correctional Service Canada2025-11-18T14:38:37-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/11/update-alternating-lane-closures-on-jc-van-horne-bridge-and-salmon-boulevard.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-11-14T13:51:12-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/11/full-closures-of-jc-van-horne-bridge0.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists, cyclists and pedestrians of upcoming full closures of the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for maintenance work.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-11-13T13:51:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/11/federal-government-invests-in-public-transit-improvements-across-northwest-new-brunswick-communities.html

The purchase of new accessible buses and upgraded equipment will improve public transit services for several northwest New Brunswick communities after an investment of more than $704,000 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-11-10T08:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2025/11/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-a-judicial-appointment-in-the-province-of-new-brunswick.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.

Department of Justice Canada2025-11-07T10:55:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/11/media-advisory-public-transit-infrastructure-announcement-in-new-brunswick.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault, Member of Parliament for Madawaska—Restigouche, Nicole Somers, Nicole Somers, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Northwest Regional Services Commission (NRSC) and Mayor of the City of Saint-Quentin, and Bruno Volpé, Chief Executive Officer of the Northwest Regional Service Commission.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-11-07T09:46:40-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/11/full-closures-of-jc-van-horne-bridge.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists, cyclists and pedestrians of upcoming full closures of the J.C. Van Horne Bridge for maintenance work.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-11-03T14:52:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-road-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-in-bathurst.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-27T09:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/media-advisory-housing-enabling-infrastructure-announcement-in-bathurst.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation, and Her Worship Kim Chamberlain, Mayor of the City of Bathurst.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-24T12:30:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/canada-and-new-brunswick-invest-in-water-infrastructure-to-support-more-housing-in-tracadie.html

The Government of Canada is using every tool at its disposal, leveraging technology, innovation and partnerships, to build homes at scale.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-15T08:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/media-advisory-housing-enabling-infrastructure-announcement-in-tracadie.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie—Bathurst, the Honourable Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick, and His Worship Denis Losier, Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Tracadie.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-14T11:16:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-and-cutric-help-fredericton-plan-their-transition-to-a-zero-emission-vehicle-fleet.html

Today, the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, Kate Rodgers, Mayor of Fredericton, and Josipa Petrunic, President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research and Innovation Consortium (CUTRIC), announced a combined investment of $177,140 for the development of a strategy to transition the City’s public transit fleet to zero emission vehicles through the Zero Emission Transit Fund (ZETF).

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-08T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/investing-across-canada-to-build-safe-and-strong-communities.html

The Government of Canada is delivering over $50 million to New Brunswick this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-03T09:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/backgrounder-investing-across-canada-to-build-safe-and-strong-communities.html

The Government of Canada is providing more than $50 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for 78 recipients across New Brunswick in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-03T09:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/10/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-quispamsis.html

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across the province of New Brunswick with the Honourable Wayne Long, Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions and Member of Parliament for Saint John—Kennebecasis, the Honourable Aaron Kennedy, Minister of Local Government and Minister responsible for Service New Brunswick and her Worship Libby O’Hara, Mayor of the Town of Quispamsis.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-10-02T11:02:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/09/bouctouche-rotary-park-to-benefit-from-landscape-revitalization.html

The Government of Canada is partnering with the Government of New Brunswick and the Town of Grand-Bouctouche to renew the park’s natural environment and protect the shoreline through a combined investment of $1.2 million.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-09-26T11:22:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/09/update-alternating-lane-closures-on-jc-van-horne-bridge-and-salmon-boulevard.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to provide an update on the intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-09-26T10:12:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/09/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-grand-bouctouche.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Benoît Bourque, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, on behalf of the Honourable Gilles LePage, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for the Regional Development Corporation and His Worship Aldéo Saulnier, Mayor of Grand-Bouctouche.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-09-25T10:00:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/news/2025/09/seizures-of-contraband-and-unauthorized-items-at-dorchester-penitentiary---medium-security-unit.html

Between September 13 and 14, 2025, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized on the perimeter of the medium security unit at Dorchester Penitentiary.

Correctional Service Canada2025-09-17T10:16:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2025/09/alternating-lane-closures-on-jc-van-horne-bridge-and-salmon-boulevard.html

Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise motorists of intermittent alternating lane closures on the J.C. Van Horne Bridge and Salmon Boulevard.

Public Services and Procurement Canada2025-09-02T13:25:06-04:00