PROMPT PAYMENT LEGISLATION IN NEW BRUNSWICK NEEDS TO MOVE FORWARD As the Government of New Brunswick
economy, we must fix this system
Brunswick, which employs thousands
begins to put together plans for the
and the government must pass and
across the province, is ready to partner
province’s economic recovery, the
adopt prompt payment legislation. To
with the government on rebuilding
CANB has launched a campaign
encourage elected officials to support
our economy. With prompt payment
to remind elected officials that the
the construction industry, the CANB
legislation, we can ensure that
construction industry is ready to help
has launched Better Infrastructure NB
companies are paid on time and are
but needs the government’s confidence.
to activate members and the public.
ready to undertake the next project
The campaign houses a tool that allows
to build better infrastructure in New
individuals to easily send an email to
Brunswick.
Over the past several years, multiple provinces and the federal government have taken steps to adopt prompt payment legislation. This legislation would ensure that all levels of
their local member of the legislative assembly through the click of a button. The construction sector in New
Please visit Better Infrastructure NB at www.betterinfrastructurenb.ca to participate.
contractors are paid on time by public and private owners building new infrastructure. The current system leaves general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers without payment for months after the completion of infrastructure projects. This causes delays in beginning new projects or companies to shut down due to the lack of payment.
We need your help with Prompt Payment Legislation.
As we begin to look at rebuilding our
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