The New Brunswick Legislature building in Fredericton. Photo: Jock Rutherford/Wikimedia

New Brunswick budget cuts civil service 12%, boosts pay transparency and worker supports

by Todd Humber March 17, 2026

written by Todd Humber March 17, 2026

New Brunswick's provincial government tabled its 2026-27 budget Monday, announcing plans to reduce the civil service by roughly 12 per cent over three years while introducing new investments in pay transparency, education, and worker recruitment and retention. The budget carries significant implicat...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

New Brunswick budget cuts civil service 12%, boosts pay transparency and worker supports

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