The New Brunswick government is in the middle of reviewing the Pay Equity Act.
Now officials want to meet face-to-face.
A series of public consultations will begin Sept. 10 in Fredericton, with sessions scheduled for Campbellton, Grand Falls, Moncton, Woodstock and Saint John.
A release from the Office of Women and Gender Equity said the review is a chanced to hear from employers, employees, business organizations and other stakeholders about the current legislation and how pay equity can be strengthened.
“The review will explore perspectives and challenges related to the current act,” the release said. “As well as potential benefits and concerns associated with strengthening pay equity measures.”
In-person sessions are scheduled as follows:
- Fredericton – Thursday, Sept. 10, Centre communautaire Sainte-Anne, Richard Hatfield Room, 715 Priestman St.; English session at 1:30 p.m. and French session at 3 p.m.
- Campbellton – Tuesday, Sept. 15, Memorial Regional Civic Centre, Convention Centre Room, 44 Salmon Blvd.; French session at 1:30 p.m. and English session at 3 p.m.
- Grand Falls – Wednesday, Sept. 16, E&P Sénéchal Center, halls A and B, 60 Ouellette St.; French session at 11 a.m. and English session at 1 p.m.
- Moncton – Wednesday, Sept. 23, Community Hub on Joyce, Grand Room, 140 Joyce Ave.; English session at 9:30 a.m. and French session at 11 a.m.
- Woodstock – Friday, Oct. 2, AYR Motor Centre, Sam’s Room, 105 Connell Park Rd.; English session at 9:30 a.m. and French session at 11 a.m.
- Saint John – Tuesday, Oct. 6, New Brunswick Community College, Lecture Theatre A2143, 950 Grandview Ave.; English session at 9 a.m. and French session at 10:30 a.m.
Participants can attend all or part of a session, and translation services will be available in English and French.
Feedback can also be provided through an online form, email or mail.
The consultation period will continue until Oct. 30.
The government plans to release a summary of feedback in February.
Policy recommendations or other next steps will follow in the spring.
