New BrunswickBill 47Royal Assent
Bill 47: An Act Respecting the Energy Sector Consumer Advocate
Sponsor: Hon. René LegacyIntroduced May 26, 2026Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick
What this bill does
This New Brunswick bill replaces the 'Public Intervener' role with a new 'Energy Sector Consumer Advocate' and expands regulatory oversight of NB Power's consumer-facing policies, giving the Energy and Utilities Board new powers to hear complaints, order reimbursements, and approve the utility's customer-related policies.
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Business impact
Compliance
This bill primarily affects New Brunswick-based energy sector businesses — including NB Power (electricity), natural gas distributors, and petroleum product wholesalers and retailers. Petroleum retailers and wholesalers now face stronger reimbursement orders if they charge above the Board-set maximum prices for fuel. NB Power must file all consumer-related policies with the Board before April 1, 2027, and after that date cannot change or adopt any such policy without Board approval — meaning even a small fuel dealer or local gas station in New Brunswick could face formal orders and repayment obligations, while larger utilities face a new layer of regulatory sign-off on how they treat customers day-to-day.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMay 26, 2026
Second ReadingJune 10, 2026
CommitteeJune 10, 2026
Third ReadingJune 10, 2026
Royal AssentJune 12, 2026
Now law — awaiting coming into force
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