The 2018 NB Liberal Plan

The Gallant Government has been moving our province forward with a plan based on fairness and opportunity for all New Brunswickers.

We have grown the economy each year of our mandate while reducing the deficit by half.

We are investing in infrastructure and local businesses to help create thousands of jobs.

And we introduced the Youth Employment Fund, creating good jobs for young New Brunswickers.

We’ve made a lot of progress over the last 4 years; let’s keep moving forward.

Liberals will increase minimum wage to $14

A re-elected Liberal Government will increase the minimum wage to $14 per hour over the course of its next mandate. LEARN MORE

Liberals to freeze power rates for four years

A re-elected Liberal Government will legislate a freeze of NB Power rates for residential and small business customers for four years. LEARN MORE

Liberals commit to extending Strategic Infrastructure Initiative

A re-elected Liberal Government will invest more in infrastructure by extending its Strategic Infrastructure Initiative by two years at $75 million per year. LEARN MORE

Liberals have a plan for sustainable development of natural resources

Liberal Leader Brian Gallant stopped in Belledune today to discuss his party’s plan for the sustainable development of natural resources. LEARN MORE

Liberals will permanently double Youth Employment Fund

A re-elected Liberal Government will permanently double its investment in the Youth Employment Fund, the experiential learning program that it first created in 2015. LEARN MORE

Liberals will continue to grow New Brunswick’s population and retain more youth in the province

A re-elected Liberal Government will continue to grow the province’s population and will invest in innovative methods to attract and retain young New Brunswickers. LEARN MORE

Liberals remain focused on trade, vow to defend against Trump Administration

A re-elected Liberal Government will remain focused on growing and strengthening New Brunswick’s trade relations. LEARN MORE

Liberals unveil plan to support New Brunswick’s small businesses

Liberal Leader Brian Gallant today announced part of his party’s plan for small businesses, including a commitment to create a new cabinet minister responsible for small business and for the successful implementation of the small business plan. LEARN MORE

Liberals will work with partners to develop three economic superclusters

A re-elected Liberal Government will work with partners in academia, the private sector, and the non-profit sector to develop three economic superclusters in New Brunswick. LEARN MORE

A Liberal government will continue to respect and work with public servants

A re-elected Liberal government will continue to respect and work with public servants, unlike Blaine Higgs and the Conservatives, who forced pension reform on public servants and now have a plan to cut 2000 public servant positions. LEARN MORE

Liberals will continue to invest in tourism to create jobs and opportunities

A re-elected Liberal Government will invest in its Tourism Growth Strategy and extend it by an additional two years, adding $25 million to the overall strategy. LEARN MORE

Liberals will modernize liquor laws to boost local businesses and provide more choice to consumers

A re-elected Liberal Government will modernize New Brunswick’s Liquor Control Act in order to expand the sale of beer, wine, and alcohol to retail outlets such as convenience stores, and allow the practice of “bring your own bottle of wine” at more restaurants. LEARN MORE

Liberals will continue to invest in rural economies, improve internet speeds in rural areas

A re-elected Liberal Government will implement a series of measures to benefit New Brunswick’s rural economy, including completing its plan to boost internet speeds in rural areas. LEARN MORE

Liberals will create two new provincial parks and increase protected land in New Brunswick

A re-elected Liberal Government will create two new provincial parks, as well as increase protected natural areas and conservation areas in New Brunswick. LEARN MORE

Liberals will ensure more protection and support for workers

A re-elected Liberal Government will modernize various labour laws with the ultimate goal of ensuring that New Brunswick workers have at least the same protections as Canadians in other parts of the country. LEARN MORE

Liberals will help seasonal workers accumulate missing EI weeks

A re-elected Liberal Government will help seasonal workers affected by the ‘black hole’ phenomenon to collect enough weeks to qualify for Employment Insurance. LEARN MORE