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New BrunswickBill 5Royal Assent

Bill 5: An Act to Amend the Opportunities New Brunswick Act

Sponsor: Hon. Luke RandallIntroduced October 22, 2025Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick

What this bill does

This bill amends the Opportunities New Brunswick Act to change the quorum requirement for the Executive Committee, specifying that a majority of members constitutes a quorum.

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Business impact

This amendment affects the internal governance of Opportunities New Brunswick, the provincial Crown corporation that provides business development support, financing, and investment attraction services to New Brunswick businesses. Companies that interact with Opportunities New Brunswick — such as manufacturers, tech firms, exporters, or entrepreneurs seeking provincial business financing or support programs — could see faster or more efficient decision-making if the quorum change streamlines how the Executive Committee approves funding or initiatives. The practical day-to-day impact on individual businesses is indirect, but those waiting on approvals or program decisions from the agency may notice changes in processing speed. This affects businesses of all sizes operating in or looking to expand in New Brunswick.

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Where this bill is

First ReadingOctober 22, 2025
Second ReadingOctober 24, 2025
CommitteeNovember 5, 2025
Third ReadingNovember 18, 2025
Royal AssentDecember 12, 2025
Now law — awaiting coming into force

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At a glance

Bill number
NB-005
Type
Government
Jurisdiction
New Brunswick
Session
61-2
Official record