Uncertainty at Canada Post has the province planning ahead for July’s social assistance cheques.
Clients without direct deposit may pick up their cheques at local offices on Friday or Monday.
They can also make arrangements for direct deposit through their case worker or their local office.
“The threat of job action leaves our most vulnerable in a difficult situation,” Social Development Minister Cindy Miles said in a news release.
“New Brunswickers rely on these payments, and we are actively working to ensure people receive their cheques on time, without disruption.”
If you are already signed up for direct deposit, officials say your payment will be issued as usual.
Southeast region
Pickup will be possible Friday, June 27, and Monday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:
- Moncton – Social Development office, 774 Main St., 1st floor reception
- Beaurivage (Richibucto district) – Social Development office, 25 Cartier Blvd., Unit 149
- Shediac – Social Development office, 342 Main St.
- Tantramar (Sackville district) – Social Development office, 170 Main St., Unit C-1 (pickup on Friday only)
Southwest region
Pickup will be possible Friday, June 27, and Monday, June 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the following locations:
- Saint John – 1 Agar Place
- Sussex – Social Development office, 707 Main St.
- St. Stephen – Social Development office, 41 King St.
Central region
Pickup will be possible Friday, June 27, and Monday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:
- Fredericton – 460 Two Nations Crossing (no change for those who pick up their cheques at Ironwood Resource Centre)
- Woodstock – Social Development office, 200 King St.
- Southern Victoria (Perth-Andover district) – Social Development office, 19 Station St.
- Miramichi – Social Development office, 152 Pleasant St.
- Neguac – Social Development office, 1175 Principale St.
Northern region
Pickup will be possible Friday, June 27, and Monday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations:
- Tracadie – Social Development office, 3514 Principale St., 2nd floor
- Caraquet – Social Development office, 20-E Saint-Pierre Blvd. W.
- Shippagan – Social Development office, 182 J.D. Gauthier Blvd.
- Bathurst – Social Development office, 275 Main St., 1st floor.
- Belledune – Royal Canadian Legion, 3843 Main St. (pickup on Monday only)
- Campbellton – Social Development office, 157 Water St., Suite 100
- Kedgwick – Social Development office, 39A Notre-Dame St.
- Edmundston – Social Development office, 121 Church St., 4th floor
- Grand Falls – Social Development office, 131 Pleasant St., 2nd floor
