Bill No. 27 61st Legislature - 2nd Session An Act to Amend the Limitation of Actions Act Introduced: 3/18/2026 Bill Type: Government Bill Sponsored by: Hon. Robert MCKEE, K.C. Status: Second Reading Passed
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This New Brunswick bill amends the Limitation of Actions Act, which sets deadlines for filing legal claims.
Key Changes
- Amends New Brunswick's Limitation of Actions Act in one or more unspecified ways
- May alter the time limits within which legal claims must be filed in New Brunswick
- Introduced as a government bill, indicating it reflects provincial government policy priorities
- Passed Second Reading on March 24, 2026, moving it forward in the legislative process
Gotchas
- The full text of the specific amendments was not available in the provided source material, so the exact legal changes cannot be confirmed or detailed.
- Changes to limitation periods can have significant access-to-justice implications, particularly for people who discover harm long after it occurred.
- As a government bill sponsored by the Attorney General, it likely reflects a deliberate legal policy change rather than a routine technical fix.
- The bill's proximity in the legislative order to the Enforcement of Canadian Judgments Act may suggest a broader package of civil justice reforms.
Who's Affected
- New Brunswick residents who may need to file civil lawsuits
- Lawyers and legal professionals practicing in New Brunswick
- Businesses and organizations subject to civil claims in New Brunswick
- Potentially vulnerable groups such as survivors of abuse or minors, who often benefit from extended limitation periods
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Gotchas
- The full text of the specific amendments was not available in the provided source material, so the exact legal changes cannot be confirmed or detailed.
- Changes to limitation periods can have significant access-to-justice implications, particularly for people who discover harm long after it occurred.
- As a government bill sponsored by the Attorney General, it likely reflects a deliberate legal policy change rather than a routine technical fix.
- The bill's proximity in the legislative order to the Enforcement of Canadian Judgments Act may suggest a broader package of civil justice reforms.
Summary
Bill No. 27 from New Brunswick's 61st Legislature, 2nd Session, amends the Limitation of Actions Act. This provincial law sets time limits — called 'limitation periods' — on how long a person has to start a lawsuit or legal claim after an incident occurs. Once a limitation period expires, a person generally loses the right to sue. The bill was introduced by the Attorney General, Hon. Robert McKee, K.C., as a government bill, suggesting it reflects a policy priority of the current provincial government. Unfortunately, the full text of the specific amendments is not available in the provided source material, so the exact changes being made to the Act cannot be detailed. Limitation of Actions legislation affects anyone who might need to bring a civil legal claim in New Brunswick, including individuals, businesses, and organizations. Changes to these rules can affect access to justice, particularly for vulnerable groups who may need more time to recognize or act on a legal harm.
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