The Department of Energy and Mines is a part of the Government of New Brunswick. It is charged with the administration of New Brunswick's energy policy including electricity, natural gas and refined petroleum products; as well as the regulation of the development and exploration of minerals from New Brunswick's land.
The department was established as the Department of Energy on June 27, 2003 when it was separated from the former Department of Natural Resources and Energy. In October 2012, it added further responsibilities from Natural Resources governing mines and minerals and its name was changed accordingly.
In a 2016 cabinet shuffle, the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Energy and Mines rejoined to form the new Department of Energy and Resource Development.
Ministers
#MinisterTermGovernmentMinister of Energy1.Bruce FitchJune 27, 2003 - February 14, 2006under Bernard Lord2.Brenda FowlieFebruary 14, 2006 - October 3, 20063.Jack KeirOctober 3, 2006 - September 27, 2010under Shawn Graham4.Craig LeonardOctober 12, 2010 - March 15, 2012under David Alward5.Margaret-Ann BlaneyMarch 15, 2012 - June 4, 20126.Craig Leonard(acting)June 4, 2012 - October 9, 2012Minister of Energy and Mines7.Craig Leonard(second time)October 9, 2012 – October 7, 2014under Alward8.Donald ArseneaultOctober 7, 2014 – June 6, 2016under Brian Gallant
External links Department of Energy and Mines