Rick Doucet

• 150,000 hectares of land to be added to Crown conservation areas in New Brunswick

  Energy and Resource Development Minister Rick Doucet says developing a long-term sustainable forest management plan is top priority.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2018
  
• N.B. energy minister ‘disappointed’ with EUB smart meter decision

  Rick Doucet released the statement on Tuesday, four days after the EUB shut down NB Power’s application.

  Politics

  Jul 24, 2018
  
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• Second company investing in nuclear technology in N.B.

  For the second time this week, an international company is investing in nuclear technology in New Brunswick.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2018
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• New Brunswick invests $10M in research on small modular nuclear reactors 

  Energy Minister Rick Doucet made the announcement in Saint John, saying energy is a way to grow the economy.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2018
• New Brunswick trade delegation in China to promote province as tourist destination

  Delegates from the tourism ministry met in Shanghai with 12 travel corporations to promote itineraries tailored to Chinese visitors,

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2018
• New Brunswick to seek new fuel source to replace coal in major power plant

  Energy and Resource Development Minister Rick Doucet says NB Power will look at alternatives such as hydrogen, biomass and natural gas.

  Economy

  Dec 13, 2017
• New Brunswick to freeze salaries for MLAs, cabinet members until 2021

  Wages for lawmakers in the province have been frozen since 2008 meaning that New Brunswick legislative members are set to experience 13 years of continuous wage freezes.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2017
• New Brunswick ends forestry operations in face of severe fire hazard

  The province is currently closed to all burning, including fires in fire pits and backyard fireplaces. 

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2017
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• Government to roll out rabies measures in western New Brunswick

  The bait will be placed in green spaces, parks and wooded areas. Although it is not dangerous to humans or pets it's encouraged that pets don't ingest the bait intended for wildlife.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2017