Implementation began Monday after the Legislative Administration Committee approved virtual and hybrid sittings last week.

The Black Lives Matter movement started in the U.S. in 2013. Since then, it has helped race awareness of racial and social injustices around the world.

Options for how to meet virtually are being examined by a committee responsible for house procedures.

When New Brunswick's Legislature returns on Tuesday it will make use of the public gallery on the second floor to space out MLAs.

The president of the Saint John Police Association is criticizing the provincial government for not offering more assistance to the financially-struggling City of Saint John.

The appointments were announced Friday as the province's Tory government deals with the fallout from its aborted plan to close six emergency rooms overnight.

"I, as a councillor for five years, don't think that heavy industry is paying its fair share in Saint John, and this will prove one way or the other," said Saint John Harbour MLA Gerry Lowe.

Frequent outbursts of applause also prompted warnings from committee chair Andrea Anderson-Mason, even saying Wednesday that she would be forced to clear the chamber should it continue.

Ted Kuntz of Vaccine Choice Canada said if Bill 39 were to become law, the group would pursue a challenge to the Supreme Court of Canada if necessary.

Premier Brian Gallant denies the claim the video is political, and instead says it's an attempt to better communicate with the public.