Government of new brunswick
The Government of New Brunswick is the provincial government of the Canadian province of New Brunswick. It is a parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with Queen Elizabeth II serving as the head of state as the Queen of Canada.
The government is headed by the Premier of New Brunswick, who is the head of government and is responsible for appointing the members of the Executive Council, also known as the Cabinet. The Premier is currently Blaine Higgs.
The Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick is the provincial parliament, which is composed of 49 members elected by the people of New Brunswick. The Assembly is responsible for passing laws and approving the budget.
The government is divided into several departments, each responsible for a specific area of policy and administration. Some of the key departments include:
- Department of Education and Early Childhood Development: responsible for education and early childhood development
- Department of Health: responsible for health care and public health
- Department of Transportation and Infrastructure: responsible for transportation and infrastructure development
- Department of Natural Resources: responsible for natural resources, including forestry, mining, and energy
- Department of Environment and Local Government: responsible for environmental protection and local government
The government also has several agencies and boards that provide services and regulate various industries. Some examples include:
- New Brunswick Power Corporation: responsible for generating and distributing electricity
- New Brunswick Liquor Corporation: responsible for the sale and regulation of liquor
- New Brunswick Gaming Corporation: responsible for the regulation of gaming and lotteries
- New Brunswick Medical Society: responsible for regulating the medical profession
The government also has a number of programs and services that provide support to citizens, including:
- The New Brunswick Income Support Program: provides financial assistance to low-income individuals and families
- The New Brunswick Child Benefit: provides financial assistance to low-income families with children
- The New Brunswick Home Renovation Tax Credit: provides a tax credit to low-income homeowners who make energy-efficient home renovations
- The New Brunswick Seniors' Benefit: provides financial assistance to low-income seniors.
Overall, the Government of New Brunswick is responsible for providing a wide range of services and programs to the people of the province, and for regulating various industries and activities.