Community and local government

Learn more about communities, governance and elections, financial support, social enterprises and more.

Community and social enterprises

Community sustainability plans
Community sustainability plans, along with tools and resources for their development.
Social enterprises
Organizations driven by a mission to create positive social change.
Local Governance Orientation Program 2026
The provincial Local Governance Orientation program serves as important training for both newly elected and returning officials, providing them with the critical foundation needed to perform their roles.

Census
Population data, language, education and profiles per area within the province.
Toponomy
Services and resources about official maps, geographic features and places in New Brunswick.

Training and resources
Detailed resources regarding roles and responsibilities of Regional Service Commissions, governance frameworks and more.

Elections New Brunswick
Elections, electoral districts, voting procedures and more.
Electoral Boundaries and Representation Commission
The Commission has concluded its work in producing new electoral districts for New Brunswick.

Financial support for local government
Guidance related to Financial Reporting Standards, Municipal Capital Borrowing and Funding and Award Programs.
Local governance reform
Working together for vibrant and sustainable communities.
Local governments
Information on local government, including services, policies and resources.
Regional Service Commissions (RSCs)
Information and contacts for Regional Service Commissions in New Brunswick.
Rural districts
Contact information for the 12 rural districts in New Brunswick

Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream
Support for local infrastructure projects in New Brunswick through the Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) Community stream.
Capital Renewal Funding
Funding for local governments to support local infrastructure.
Regional Services Support Fund (RSSF)
The Regional Services Support Fund (RSSF) is a provincial fund to support Regional Service Commissions in implementing priorities and activities.

Sorting and packaging requirements for solid waste
Sorting and packaging requirements for solid waste collection and disposal services in rural districts have been prescribed by ministerial order.