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PRESS RELEASE: UMNB congratulates newly formed Holt Government
November 1 2024 Fredericton, NB – The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) would like to extend a warm welcome to the newly elected Premier of New Brunswick, Susan Holt, incoming Members of the Legislative Assembly representatives, and Cabinet Members. ...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick Elects Mayor Brittany Merrifield as New President
October 15, 2024 Fredericton, NB - The membership of the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB), elected Mayor Brittany Merrifield from the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield as its new president. The election took place at the Union’s Annual General Meeting on...
PRESS RELEASE: Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick Recognizes Three Outstanding Leaders at 2024 Annual Conference
October 10 2024 Fredericton, NB - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s prestigious awards, celebrating individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and the province. Over 325...
Partnered Article: Municipal Public Video Surveillance: 5 Key Steps to Legal Compliance
By McInnes Cooper An increasing number of municipalities in Canada are using public video camera surveillance to promote public safety and help deter crimes like vandalism and theft. But public video camera surveillance can – and does – impact the privacy of...
PRESS RELEASE: Municipalities facing at least $200 Million shortfall in annual funding
September 17, 2024 Fredericton, NB - The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick (UMNB) released an expert report that identifies a funding gap of at least $200 Million per year for local governments in New Brunswick. A recent report was commissioned by UMNB and...
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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: N.B. Construction Prompt Payment and Adjudication Act: 3 FAQs
By McInnes Cooper Canadian provinces and territories continue to swiftly legislate prompt payment requirements – though not all are taking effect quite so swiftly. New Brunswick is the latest Atlantic Canadian province to pass prompt payment legislation – but New...
PARTNERED ARTICLE: Annual Insurance Review
BrokerLink is proud to offer exclusive home and auto insurance premiums to members. Many individuals will receive their policy renewal documents in the mail prior to their renewal date and file them away. However, a lot could have changed in the last 12 months and...
PARTNERED ARTICLE: Adapting to Change – Key HR Trends for Municipalities in 2025
By MC Advisory Just as the last 5 years has challenged organizations, 2025 will continue to require employers to demonstrate agility, adaptability and a commitment to embracing change to maintain operations and meet the needs of the workforce. In the municipal...