Bill 28: Enforcement of Canadian Judgments Act

Businesses and individuals who have won a court judgment against someone in another province — such as an Ontario supplier pursuing an unpaid debt from a New Brunswick customer, or a contractor enforcing a tribunal award — can now register that judgment in New Brunswick and enforce it as if it were a local court order. The process requires filing certified copies and an affidavit with the Court of King's Bench and paying a registration fee. Businesses should be aware that consumer-goods or employment contracts involving New Brunswick residents who didn't participate in the original out-of-province proceeding cannot be registered under this Act. Time limits from both the originating province and New Brunswick apply, so acting promptly on enforcement matters across provincial lines is important.