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Education report cautions against another major overhaul Karen Power, author of anglophone report, says important to avoid another major reform or shift in direction
Posted: June 17, 2016
The New Brunswick government is being urged to strengthen the education system, but one author of the recommendations is cautioning against yet another abrupt change or major overhaul. Karen Power and Gino LeBlanc released their reports Friday that will form the basis for a 10-year education plan being developed by the Gallant Liberals. Education commission […more]Dual busing court case is latest stop in twisting legal road Legal expert Michel Doucet says the Supreme Court changed how courts interpret language cases in 1999 decision
Posted: June 15, 2016
It's been a long and twisting legal road from the constitutional entrenchment of New Brunswick's language duality in 1993 to Wednesday's court hearing on dual buses. The Court of Appeal will spend two days dealing with procedural issues in the constitutional reference case, with full arguments expected in the fall. The Liberal government argues duality […more]Public Info Session – Petitcodiac – June 21
Posted: June 10, 2016
Hire French-speaking or bilingual workers outside of Quebec – Govt. offer incentive effectively interfering with the law which exempts the Private Sector from the Official Languages Act
Posted: June 7, 2016
New: Starting June 1, 2016, French-speaking or bilingual skilled workers who intend to work in a communities outside Quebec may be exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Read about the changes. As of October 26, 2015, employers hiring temporary workers who do not need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) must submit offers […more]Bilingual homes: Minister promises stricter rules (Translated by Google) – The Minister of Social Development is committed to strengthening the language requirements of new bilingual nursing homes operated by the private sector.
Posted: May 28, 2016
The Minister of Social Development is committed to strengthening the language requirements of new bilingual nursing homes operated by the private sector. Minister Cathy Rogers promises to introduce stricter rules to ensure that seniors' language rights are respected when new licensed bilingual care facilities are established. There are already four designated bilingual nursing homes in […more]Comments Received by ARANB
Posted: May 24, 2016
Well I learned so much at the meet tonight at Esteys Bridge hall there was a lot that I was unaware of. I was glad to have had the opportunity to be informed. Thanks so much for this opportunity to make better future for my children and children's and families in new Brunswick. I am […more]ARANB – Annual General Meeting – Sussex – June 4
Posted: May 24, 2016
Province rejects idea of neutrality in dual school bus case
Posted: May 17, 2016
The province's attorney general is rejecting the idea he must stay neutral in a controversial dual school bus case and says the province's top court should instead appoint a "friend of the court" to argue against the dual system. The province also says it should not have to pay the legal fees of citizens and […more]Why should the Official Languages act Concern Us?
Posted: May 15, 2016
Official Languages Act amendments introduced Progressive Conservative government’s bill endorsed by Liberal Opposition
Posted: May 15, 2016
Premier David Alward's Progressive Conservative government has introduced amendments to update the 2002 Official Languages Act, a package of changes that has been endorsed by the Liberal Opposition in the legislature. Alward and Liberal Leader Brian Gallant took the unusual step of appearing together before reporters on Friday to underline that both parties support the bill. […more]cbc masthead logo New Brunswick LIVENB CBC News: Maritimes Saturday Watch Live host picture HomeOpinionWorldCanadaPoliticsBusinessHealthEntertainmentTechnology & Science Video CanadaNB Court of Appeal hears procedural issues on dual school bus case New Brunswick’s top court will hear full arguments into dual school bus case in the fall
Posted: May 15, 2016
Chief Justice Ernest Drapeau raised the possibility of the Court of Appeal refusing to hear the constitutional reference case dealing with dual school buses on Wednesday morning. Drapeau's comments came on the first of two days set aside for procedural hearings. The court is expected to hear the full arguments into the dual school bus issue later in […more]Unilingual Security Guards lose their jobs after language rules change
Posted: May 12, 2016
Education report cautions against another major overhaul Karen Power, author of anglophone report, says important to avoid another major reform or shift in direction
Posted: June 17, 2016
The New Brunswick government is being urged to strengthen the education system, but one author of the recommendations is cautioning against yet another abrupt change or major overhaul. Karen Power and Gino LeBlanc released their reports Friday that will form the basis for a 10-year education plan being developed by the Gallant Liberals. Education commission […more]Dual busing court case is latest stop in twisting legal road Legal expert Michel Doucet says the Supreme Court changed how courts interpret language cases in 1999 decision
Posted: June 15, 2016
It's been a long and twisting legal road from the constitutional entrenchment of New Brunswick's language duality in 1993 to Wednesday's court hearing on dual buses. The Court of Appeal will spend two days dealing with procedural issues in the constitutional reference case, with full arguments expected in the fall. The Liberal government argues duality […more]Public Info Session – Petitcodiac – June 21
Posted: June 10, 2016
Hire French-speaking or bilingual workers outside of Quebec – Govt. offer incentive effectively interfering with the law which exempts the Private Sector from the Official Languages Act
Posted: June 7, 2016
New: Starting June 1, 2016, French-speaking or bilingual skilled workers who intend to work in a communities outside Quebec may be exempt from a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Read about the changes. As of October 26, 2015, employers hiring temporary workers who do not need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) must submit offers […more]Bilingual homes: Minister promises stricter rules (Translated by Google) – The Minister of Social Development is committed to strengthening the language requirements of new bilingual nursing homes operated by the private sector.
Posted: May 28, 2016
The Minister of Social Development is committed to strengthening the language requirements of new bilingual nursing homes operated by the private sector. Minister Cathy Rogers promises to introduce stricter rules to ensure that seniors' language rights are respected when new licensed bilingual care facilities are established. There are already four designated bilingual nursing homes in […more]Comments Received by ARANB
Posted: May 24, 2016
Well I learned so much at the meet tonight at Esteys Bridge hall there was a lot that I was unaware of. I was glad to have had the opportunity to be informed. Thanks so much for this opportunity to make better future for my children and children's and families in new Brunswick. I am […more]ARANB – Annual General Meeting – Sussex – June 4
Posted: May 24, 2016
Province rejects idea of neutrality in dual school bus case
Posted: May 17, 2016
The province's attorney general is rejecting the idea he must stay neutral in a controversial dual school bus case and says the province's top court should instead appoint a "friend of the court" to argue against the dual system. The province also says it should not have to pay the legal fees of citizens and […more]Why should the Official Languages act Concern Us?
Posted: May 15, 2016
Official Languages Act amendments introduced Progressive Conservative government’s bill endorsed by Liberal Opposition
Posted: May 15, 2016
Premier David Alward's Progressive Conservative government has introduced amendments to update the 2002 Official Languages Act, a package of changes that has been endorsed by the Liberal Opposition in the legislature. Alward and Liberal Leader Brian Gallant took the unusual step of appearing together before reporters on Friday to underline that both parties support the bill. […more]cbc masthead logo New Brunswick LIVENB CBC News: Maritimes Saturday Watch Live host picture HomeOpinionWorldCanadaPoliticsBusinessHealthEntertainmentTechnology & Science Video CanadaNB Court of Appeal hears procedural issues on dual school bus case New Brunswick’s top court will hear full arguments into dual school bus case in the fall
Posted: May 15, 2016
Chief Justice Ernest Drapeau raised the possibility of the Court of Appeal refusing to hear the constitutional reference case dealing with dual school buses on Wednesday morning. Drapeau's comments came on the first of two days set aside for procedural hearings. The court is expected to hear the full arguments into the dual school bus issue later in […more]Unilingual Security Guards lose their jobs after language rules change
Posted: May 12, 2016