Bill No. 33 61st Legislature - 2nd Session An Act Respecting the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act Introduced: 3/25/2026 Bill Type: Government Bill Sponsored by: Hon. Jean-Claude D'AMOURS Status: First Reading
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new_brunswick
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Introduced
This New Brunswick bill proposes changes to the law governing apprenticeship training and occupational certification in the province.
Key Changes
- Proposes amendments to New Brunswick's Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act
- May affect rules around apprenticeship registration or training requirements
- Could update certification standards for designated trades or occupations
- May change enforcement or administrative processes related to occupational certification
- Specific provisions are not available from the bill text provided
Gotchas
- The full text of the bill's specific amendments was not accessible in the provided content, limiting the ability to identify precise changes
- The bill was only at First Reading, meaning it had not yet been debated, amended, or passed into law
- Changes to apprenticeship and certification rules can affect labour mobility and recognition of credentials across provinces
Who's Affected
- Apprentices in skilled trades in New Brunswick
- Journeypersons and certified tradespeople
- Employers who hire apprentices or certified workers
- Training institutions and apprenticeship program providers
- Regulatory bodies overseeing trades certification in New Brunswick
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Gotchas
- The full text of the bill's specific amendments was not accessible in the provided content, limiting the ability to identify precise changes
- The bill was only at First Reading, meaning it had not yet been debated, amended, or passed into law
- Changes to apprenticeship and certification rules can affect labour mobility and recognition of credentials across provinces
Summary
Bill No. 33 is a government bill introduced in the New Brunswick Legislative Assembly on March 25, 2026, by Hon. Jean-Claude D'Amours. It proposes amendments or updates to the Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act, which is the law that oversees how people train for and become certified in skilled trades and other designated occupations in New Brunswick. The Apprenticeship and Occupational Certification Act sets out the rules for apprenticeship programs, trade certifications, and who can legally work in certain regulated occupations. Changes to this act could affect how apprentices register, how they are trained, what qualifications are required, or how certifications are issued and enforced. Unfortunately, the full text of the bill's specific provisions was not available in the provided content, so the exact changes being proposed cannot be detailed. The bill was only at First Reading as of March 25, 2026, meaning it had just been introduced and had not yet been debated or passed.
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Recorded Votes
| Date | Description | Yeas | Nays | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 28, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 24, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 24, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 23, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 23, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 20, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 20, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 19, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 19, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 18, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |
| Apr 18, 2026 | The Order being read for second reading of Bill 33 , Appropriations Act 2024 - 2025 , the motion for second reading was resolved in the affirmative on the following recorded division: | 25 | 20 | Carried |