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Request for Expressions of Interest: New Brunswick Property Tax and Assessment Reform Study
Request for Expressions of Interest: New Brunswick Property Tax and Assessment Reform Study The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick and l’Association francophone des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick are partnering to commission a study examining the policy...
PARTNER ARTICLE: Why Wellness at Work Matters More Than Ever
Small Steps, Big Impact: Everyday Actions That Boost Employee Well-being By: SALLY RIPLEY, SENIOR ADVISOR, PEOPLE & CULTURE The world feels heavy right now. People are stretched thin—mentally, emotionally, and physically. In my conversations across workplaces,...
PRESS RELEASE: Property Tax Reform: A Freeze That Undermines Municipalities
May 6, 2025 UMNB and AFMNB denounce a funding cut disguised as an affordability measure Fredericton (NB) – The Government of New Brunswick introduced a bill today to freeze residential, non-residential and industrial property assessments for one year. For the Union of...
PARTNER ARTICLE: What Not to Miss This Year at Energizing Efficiency 2025
What Not to Miss This Year at Energizing Efficiency 2025 Every year, the Energizing Efficiency conference brings together changemakers, industry leaders, and innovators who are shaping the future of sustainable energy in New Brunswick and beyond. If you're attending...
PRESS RELEASE: AFMNB & UMNB on joint press release on fiscal reform funding model
April 9th, 2025 Fiscal reform: A good first step, but municipalities still awaiting full, sustainable, and diversified funding Fredericton, N.B. – The Association Francophone des municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick (AFMNB) and the Union of Municipalities of New...
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Partner Article: Employees’ Secret Recordings of Workplace Meetings: 5 FAQs
By McInnes Cooper In today’s workplace, every employee likely has access to equipment that could be used to secretly record their workplace conversations – including those with their employer. The ease of doing so, either by using their personal smartphone or even...
Job Posting: Research Support Officer
Work Location: Fredericton NB with remote opportunities 8 week contract through Canada Summer Jobs Hourly Rate: $15.65 Job Posting: Research Support Officer The Union of the Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is a bilingual association of sixty local...
Request for Expressions of Interest: Developing an Action Plan to Address Harassment and Intimidation of Municipal Elected Officials and Staff in New Brunswick
June 2025 Issued by: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) and L’Association Francophone des Municipalités du Nouveau-Brunswick (AFMNB) Background and Context: Harassment and intimidation of municipal elected officials and staff have become pressing...
PARTNER ARTICLE: The Politics of Tariffs in Construction
By McInnes Cooper While most construction contracts address taxes and tariffs, the current political climate respecting tariffs can impact both existing contracts and the future of procurement. Here’s how. Existing Contracts Using the CCDC2 2020 as a guide, these...