The modernization of New Brunswick’s local governance system reached a significant milestone, but there is still work to be done. The implementation of this reform still requires introduction of legislation, regulatory changes, transitional support, and more.
Below are updated entity maps depicting the future state of the local governance structure for New Brunswick by region.
Council type: Ward
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 8 Councillors
- 4 Wards
Communities:
- Village of Canterbury
- Village of Meductic
- Local service district of Benton
- Local service district of Canterbury
- Portion of the local service district of Debec
- Local service district of North Lake
- Portion of the local service district of Woodstock
Council type: Ward
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 8 Councillors
- 5 Wards
Communities:
- Town of Woodstock
- Local service district of Richmond
- Portion of the local service district of Wakefield known as Wakefield Inside
- Portion of the local service district of Woodstock
- Local service district of Upper and Lower Northampton
- Local service district of Northampton
- Portion of the local service district of Debec
Council type: Hybrid
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 6 Councillors
- 3 wards
Communities:
- Town of Hartland
- Local service district of Somerville
- Portion of the local service district of Simonds
- Portion of the local service district of Wakefield known as Wakefield Outside
- Local service district of Brighton
- Local service district of Coldstream
- Portion of the local service district of Bright
- Portion of the local service district of Peel
Council type: Hybrid
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 7 Councillors
- 5 Wards
Communities:
- Village of Bath
- Town of Florenceville-Bristol
- Village of Centreville
- Local service district of Glassville
- Local service district of Upper Kent
- Local service district of Wicklow
- Portion of the local service district of Peel
- Local service district of Wilmot
- Local service district of Lakeville
- Local service district of Aberdeen
- Portion of the local service district of Kent
- Portion of the local service district of Simonds
Council type: Hybrid
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 6 Councillors
- 3 Wards
Communities:
- Village of Aroostook
- Village of Perth-Andover
- Portion of the local service district of Andover
- Portion of the local service district of Perth
Council type: Ward
Council composition:
- 1 Mayor
- 6 Councillors
- 3 Wards
Communities:
- Village of Plaster Rock
- Portion of the local service district of Gordon
- Local service district of Riley Brook
- Portion of the local service district of Lorne