A new booklet has been produced that explains the rights and responsibilities of young people who are going through the experience of being placed in care. Entitled What's My Role: A youth guide to .....
A new minister responsible for public engagement was appointed today by Premier Shawn Graham, and one minister added deputy premier to his responsibilities. In addition, vacancies in the cabinet were .....
A video showing how youth victims of crime may be supported by the Department of Public Safety's victim services division has won an international award. The Public Legal Education and Information Ser .....
A joint working group between the Department of Justice and Consumer Affairs and the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate has been formed to review legislative changes that would better protect the .....
Federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for justice and public safety concluded their annual meeting following after in-depth discussions about key justice and public safety issues f .....
Crown Prosecutor William Corby has received this year�s Robert Murray Award in part for his reputation of being approachable and available to fellow prosecutors seeking his advice and guidance. The aw .....
New information materials were released today to prevent elder abuse in New Brunswick. Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny and the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick .....
A new series of booklets on the Family Support Orders Service (FSOS) is now available, thanks to a partnership between the Department of Justice and Consumer Affairs and Public Legal Education and Inf .....
A pilot project for the family division of the Court of Queen�s Bench will be among the priorities of a committee established to implement the recommendations of the Access to Family Justice Task Forc .....
This year's Be Safe. Be Smart, an interactive road safety awareness campaign, was officially launched at Leo Hayes High School in Fredericton. Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister T.J. Burke joined .....
Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister T.J. Burke presented a research grant worth $30,000 on behalf of the Women�s Issues Branch to Carmen Gill, director of the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Fam .....
New motorists are being encouraged by the provincial government to take advantage of a program offering significant savings on automobile insurance. Pictured: Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister T .....
A new booklet has been launched to assist people in recognizing, reporting and preventing child abuse. The booklet, entitled Child Abuse - Recognize It, Report It, Prevent It, was released today by th .....
A new 11-territory insurance rating system has been introduced by the New Brunswick government as part of its ongoing commitment to ensure New Brunswickers have fair and affordable insurance premiums.
A new publication, No Means No: Understanding Consent to Sexual Activity, has been released by Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB). This plain-language bo .....
The popular booklet "Charitable Giving: Be a Wise Donor" has been reprinted in different formats to make the information more accessible to a larger audience. The publication aims to help New Brunswic .....
The province's new specialized domestic violence court celebrated its first month of operation today at a news conference marking its official launch. The court, which is located in Moncton and presid .....
A new publication aims to help New Brunswickers make informed decisions about giving their money to non-profit organizations and registered charities. From left: Jacinthe LeBlanc, communications advis .....
A deal has been reached between the insurance industry and the provincial government that will see premiums drop by an average of 13.5 per cent by March 1, 2007. The reduction in premiums will result .....
Gignoo Transition House Inc., the only Aboriginal transition house in New Brunswick, and Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB), recently hosted a conference on fam .....
Thomas J. Burke signs the register to become Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs , in the presence of Premier Shawn Graham, Lt.-Gov. Herm�n�gilde Chiasson , and Clerk of the .....
The newly expanded legal aid office of the New Brunswick Legal Aid Services Commission held an open house on Thursday, Aug. 10, in Fredericton. The expansion was made necessary due to changes in how .....
New Brunswick's first specialized domestic violence court will be located in Moncton. Minister responsible for the Status of Women Joan MacAlpine-Stiles, Justice and Consumer Affairs Minister Bruce F .....
A new publication, Teachers� Rights: Dealing with Harassment by Students, Parents and other Adults, has been released by Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-N .....
A new publication, Parenting: Rights and Responsibilities of Young Parents, written in plain language for pregnant teens and young mothers- and fathers-to-be, has been released by the Public Legal Edu .....
Gignoo House, the only aboriginal transition house in New Brunswick, and Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB), are teaming up to develop a family violence prevent .....
The Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) has released a comprehensive package of new and revised family law materials. From left are PLEIS-NB executive director .....
The province's former Chief Sheriff became New Brunswick's newest Provincial Court Judge today. Judge Mary Jane Richards of Fredericton was sworn in during a ceremony at the Court of Appeal in Frederi .....
In May 1998, Joshua Bernard, a Mi'kmaq from Eel Ground Reserve, was charged under the New Brunswick Crown Lands and Forest Act for having 23 spruce logs on the truck he was driving.
New Brunswickers have gained some new allies in the fight against consumer fraud. Attorney General Brad Green signed an agreement with law enforcement agencies from Atlantic Canada, the United States .....
A new video showing how youth crime is being effectively handled in the province was launched today by the Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB).
Significant changes to automobile insurance to further lower rates, increase choice, industry accountability and transparency and to help first-time drivers were introduced today in the legislature by .....
The provincial government is seeking input on how to better protect victims and prevent domestic violence. Justice Minister Brad Green and Training and Employment Development Minister Margaret Ann Bla .....
New Brunswickers will be better able to make an informed decision about the question of public auto insurance with the release of a consultation paper on public auto insurance. Justice Minister Bradle .....
Automobile insurance awards for pain and suffering as a result of minor personal injuries sustained in an accident on or after July 1, 2003 will be capped at $2,500, Justice Minister Bradley Green ann .....
