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International Francophonie Day
International Francophonie Day is celebrated on March 20. This year, the theme is 321 millions de francophones, des milliards de contenus culturels (321 million francophones, billions of cultural contents). The City of Dieppe hosted the official celebrations in the province. From left: Maud-Andrée Lefebvre, chief representative of le Bureau du Québec dans les provinces atlantiques; Ernest Thibodeau, deputy mayor of ...
Official visit by the ambassador of France
During his first official visit to New Brunswick, Ambassador Michel Miraillet of France met, recently, with Premier Blaine Higgs, as well as with Glen Savoie, minister responsible for la Francophonie; Local Government and Local Governance Reform Minister Daniel Allain; Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Bill Hogan; and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn, who is also minister responsible for economic ...
Official visit by the ambassador of Japan
During his first official visit to New Brunswick, Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi of Japan met with Premier Blaine Higgs, as well as with Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn, who is also minister responsible for economic development and small business, minister responsible for Opportunities NB, and minister responsible for immigration. The meetings focused on building upon the long-standing academic and economic relationships ...
New Brunswick to participate in 2022 Francophonie Summit
Glen Savoie, minister responsible for La Francophonie, and Local Government and Local Governance Reform Minister Daniel Allain will be attending the 18th Francophonie Summit Nov. 19-20 in Djerba, Tunisia. The ministers visited members of the New Brunswick delegation at the province’s kiosk at the Village de la Francophonie. From left: Mohammed Choukri, Université de Moncton; Kent South MLA Benoît Bourque; ...
New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick
Ten distinguished individuals were invested into the Order of New Brunswick, including one posthumously, by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Brenda L. Murphy, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Back row, from left: Randy Dickinson, from Fredericton; Premier Blaine Higgs; Cecile Cassista, from Riverview; Larry Nelson, from Moncton; Valois Robichaud, from Baie du Petit Pokemouche; Penny Ericson, ...
New development strategy with France
A development strategy between New Brunswick and France was launched as part of celebrations surrounding France’s national holiday. The provincial government aims to strengthen its relations with France by implementing specific actions related to economic development and population growth in the province. From left: federal Official Languages Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor; Martin Théberge, president of the Société nationale de l’Acadie; ...
Official visit of the consul general of Japan
In his first official visit to New Brunswick, Consul General Jun Saito of Japan met with Premier Blaine Higgs as well as with Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson and Arlene Dunn, minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business and also for Opportunities NB. This visit is intended to strengthen economic relations between Japan and New Brunswick. From ...
Official visit of the consul general of Japan
In his first official visit to New Brunswick, Consul General Jun Saito of Japan met with Premier Blaine Higgs as well as with Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson and Arlene Dunn, minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business and also for Opportunities NB. This visit is intended to strengthen economic relations between Japan and New Brunswick. From ...
Official visit of the consul general of the United States
In her first official visit to New Brunswick today, Consul General Lyra S. Carr of the United States met with Premier Blaine Higgs as well as with Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Arlene Dunn who is also minister responsible for Economic Development and Small Business, minister responsible for Opportunities NB, and minister responsible for ...
Meetings with secretary general of the International Organization of La Francophonie
On the final leg of her official visit to Canada, Louise Mushikiwabo, the secretary general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, had several meetings in New Brunswick. From left: Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Dominic Cardy; Premier Blaine Higgs; Mushikiwabo; and minister responsible for La Francophonie Glen Savoie.
International Francophonie Day
On the occasion of International Francophonie Day, dignitaries and representatives of various community groups took part in the official New Brunswick celebration in Shippagan. From left: the chargé d'affaires of the Embassy of France in Canada, Frank Marchetti; minister responsible for La Francophonie, Glen Savoie; and the consul general of France in the Atlantic provinces, Johan Schitterer.
Province signs MOU with Ontario and Saskatchewan on the development of small modular reactors
The governments of New Brunswick, Ontario and Saskatchewan have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of small modular reactors in Canada. From left: Ontario Premier Doug Ford; New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe.
Ambassador of Norway visits New Brunswick
Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Ross Wetmore (left) met with Anne Kari H. Ovind, Norway’s ambassador to Canada, on Nov. 26, in Fredericton. Norway is an important importer of New Brunswick seafood with many opportunities to expand. Discussions focused on market opportunities as well as a number of areas of mutual interest including ocean economy, research and aquaculture.
New members invested into the Order of New Brunswick
Ten new members were invested into the Order of New Brunswick at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Sitting, from left: John Wood, from Oromocto; Chief Patricia Bernard, from Madawaska Maliseet First Nation; Lt.-Gov. Brenda L. Murphy, who is the chancellor of the order; Clair Wilt, from Bathurst; and Héliodore Côté, from Grand Falls. Standing, from left: James Wilson, ...
New Brunswick participating in ministerial conference of the Francophonie
Tourism, Heritage, and Culture Minister Robert Gauvin, who is also the minister responsible for La Francophonie, is representing New Brunswick at the 36th session of the Ministerial Conference of La Francophonie taking place in Monaco on Oct. 30-31. From left: Isabelle Doucet, director of international and multilateral Francophonie, Department of Intergouvernmental Affairs; Gauvin; and acting deputy minister of Intewrgovernmental Affairs ...
Statement on the passing of Greg Thompson
The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs on the passing of Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Greg Thompson.
Co-operation agreement renewed with the Département de la Vienne
The provincial government has renewed its co-operation agreement with the Département de la Vienne, France, for five years. From left: Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Robert Gauvin, who is also the minister responsible for La Francophonie; and Guillaume de Russé, delegate president of the General Council of the Département de la Vienne.
Action plan with Louisiana renewed for five years
The provincial government renewed the co-operation action plan with Louisiana for a period of five years. From left: Tourism, Heritage and Culture Minister Robert Gauvin, who is also the minister responsible for La Francophonie; and Louisiana Lt.-Gov. Billy Nungesser.
U.S. consul general visits New Brunswick
The U.S. Consul General in Halifax, Kevin Skillin, (left) recently made his first official visit to New Brunswick. Skillin met with Premier Blaine Higgs and with several members of the legislative assembly to discuss U.S.-New Brunswick relations.
Ambassador of France visits New Brunswick
Ambassador of France in Canada, Kareen Rispal, recently made her first official visit to New Brunswick. The ambassador met with Premier Blaine Higgs and was guest of honour at a luncheon for members of the business community, co-hosted by Opportunities NB and the Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick. She participated in discussions with a team of cybersecurity experts at Cyber NB, ...