by UMNB Office | May 31, 2019 | News
For Immediate Release Quebec City, QC, 31 May 2019 – “This week, Presidents of the provincial and territorial associations met in Quebec City and shared information around fiscal health of municipal governments across the country. The Associations are in strong...
by UMNB | Mar 22, 2019 | News
Proposed amendments to the Local Governance Act giving local governments the ability to implement an accommodation levy are good news for local tourism, businesses, and New Brunswick’s beautiful communities. Under the proposed amendments, local governments would be...
by UMNB | Mar 19, 2019 | News
Tuesday’s Federal and Provincial Budgets delivered very different news for New Brunswick’s municipalities: one balanced the books but delayed major promises, while the other provides a big short-term boost for local infrastructure. NB Finance Minister Ernie Steeves...
by UMNB | Mar 19, 2019 | News
Today’s Provincial Budget takes important steps for New Brunswick’s fiscal sustainability, but leaves municipalities waiting on key government commitments and tools to help. “We agree with Minister Steeves: we all need to work together to help get our province’s...
by UMNB | Mar 18, 2019 | News
Tuesday’s 2019-2020 Provincial Budget should treat municipalities as partners in getting New Brunswick on track and give municipalities the tools to help the province grow, says the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick. “Our province is strapped for cash. That...
by UMNB | Dec 21, 2018 | News
Tuesday’s Capital Budget shuts the door on critical infrastructure funding for many municipalities, and slashes funding for the designated highways that serve as arteries for commerce and commuters in New Brunswick’s communities....
