New Brunswick Legislation

The bill allows eligible workers up to 27 weeks of unpaid leave for illness or injury. They must give notice and may need a medical certificate.

If it becomes law, some old injuries could be sued now. It could mean more lawsuits and affect people who settled or lost previously.

The bill lets courts register and enforce judgments from other provinces. It also lets police enforce civil protection orders and lets regulators add more order types later.

The bill lets courts move cases to different places and decide which court handles them. It could change where you sue or defend a case.

People would gain a right to a healthy environment and new ways to take part in decisions. A watchdog office would handle complaints and review government actions.

It changes who licenses charity gaming and requires local use of ticket proceeds. The rules would let a designated authority approve licenses and may allow outside records.

The bill moves the appointment power for the Statistics Agency Director to the Minister. It does not change data services or how people access statistics.

If passed, it would let people with a federal work permit qualify as commissioners for affidavits in New Brunswick. That could widen who can handle affidavits.

The bill changes who can make a will and when gifts to witnesses count. It could affect who inherits when a gift fails and how courts decide disputes.

The bill would let provinces use similar rules to meet New Brunswick rules for selling goods and services. It may reduce duplicate rules, but some details are decided later.

The bill could let some plans pay small lump sums instead of lifelong benefits. It also moves unclaimed money into government processes.

It would let small brewers and distillers sell at approved farmers' markets. Markets must be approved, and sales would be limited to unopened containers for home use.

It would change how vehicle registration proofs are shown and kept. Drivers may need printable certificates and proof of renewal when asked by police.

This bill creates special rules for a big construction project. It may change procurement rules, bonds for contracts, and who pays for the project in the local area.

It would require licensing for occupational therapists and ongoing training. The regulator would investigate complaints to protect patients.

It creates fixed terms for the chief medical officer of health and lets the minister appoint regional health leaders, with annual reporting to the legislature.

The bill changes the official land description for a city park area. It may affect how the land is used, but it does not create new duties for residents.

The minister may arrange care decisions without returning the child to the parent. It also validates past actions and leaves many details to future rules.

It would authorize up to $465 million for public services next year. Details depend on supplementary estimates, and it does not raise taxes or create new benefits.

New rules create a dispute service to settle securities issues and raise penalties. It affects investors and regulated businesses.

Beekeepers could appeal Bee Act decisions to the Agriculture Appeal Board. The appeal would not stop the action right away.

The bill updates terms for child care rules and allows pilot projects. It could affect licensing timelines but does not set new rates or funding.

It changes who can remove some council members and how they stay in office. It may affect local decisions, but it doesn’t change benefits.

The bill changes how 911 call centres operate and requires sharing information among providers. It does not guarantee faster responses but may affect privacy and reporting.