In-person consultations begin on Pay Equity Act

New Brunswickers invited to share their views on pay equity

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Office of Women and Gender Equity

September 04, 2026

FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswickers are invited to participate in a series of in-person public consultations as part of the review of the Pay Equity Act, 2009.

The first session will take place in Fredericton on Sept. 10, with sessions to follow in Campbellton, Grand Falls, Moncton, Woodstock and Saint John.

The review is an opportunity to hear from employers, employees, unions, business organizations, human resources professionals, advocacy groups, community organizations and other New Brunswickers about the current legislation and how pay equity can be strengthened across the province.

Pay equity aims to ensure that jobs traditionally held by women have the same compensation rates as comparable jobs traditionally held by men. The review will explore perspectives and challenges related to the current act, as well as potential benefits and concerns associated with strengthening pay equity measures.

In-person sessions are scheduled for:

  • Fredericton – Thursday, Sept. 10, Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne, Richard Hatfield Room, 715 Priestman St.; English session at 1:30 p.m. and French session at 3 p.m.
  • Campbellton – Tuesday, Sept. 15, Memorial Regional Civic Centre, Convention Centre Room, 44 Salmon Blvd.; French session at 1:30 p.m. and English session at 3 p.m.
  • Grand Falls – Wednesday, Sept. 16, E&P Sénéchal Center, halls A and B, 60 Ouellette St.; French session at 11 a.m. and English session at 1 p.m.
  • Moncton – Wednesday, Sept. 23, Community Hub on Joyce, Grand Room, 140 Joyce Ave.; English session at 9:30 a.m. and French session at 11 a.m.
  • Woodstock – Friday, Oct. 2, AYR Motor Centre, Sam's Room, 105 Connell Park Rd.; English session at 9:30 a.m. and French session at 11 a.m.
  • Saint John – Tuesday, Oct. 6, New Brunswick Community College, Lecture Theatre A2143, 950 Grandview Ave.; English session at 9 a.m. and French session at 10:30 a.m.

Participants are welcome to attend all or part of a session. Translation services will be available in English and French.

People can also provide feedback through an online form, email or mail. The consultation period runs until Oct. 30.

The government plans to release a summary of feedback next February, followed by policy recommendations or next steps in the spring.

04-09-26

Related links

Review of the Pay Equity Act, 2009, in New Brunswick

Related topics

Jobs and workplaces

Media Contact(s)

Adam Bowie, corporate communications, Executive Council Office, [email protected].