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Permits & Regulations

Construction projects in New Brunswick may need to secure permits at the municipal, provincial or federal government level depending on the type of project proposed.

To help provide a general understanding of the types of authorizations or permits required for a construction project, please see the following chart which breaks down common permits and authorizations from a federal, provincial and municipal level.

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To inquire about permits and authorizations that may be required for your proposed project, please contact the following organizations:

MUNICIPAL

City of Saint John
T: 506 658-2911          W: http://www.saintjohn.ca/building-permit.cfm

Town of Rothesay
T: 506 848-6600          W: http://www.rothesay.ca/rothesay-developmentserv.html

Town of Quispamsis
T: 506 849-5749          W: http://www.quispamsis.ca/engineering_publications.htm

Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
T: 506 738-6409          W: http://www.town.grandbay-westfield.nb.ca/townhall/bldgprmt/default.htm

Village of St. Martins
T: 506 833-2010          W: http://www.stmartinscanada.com/contact.htm

PROVINCIAL

New Brunswick Department of Environment
T: 506 453-2690          W: http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/pub/DetailOrgEng1.asp?OrgID1=139&DeptID1=21

New Brunswick Department of Health
T: 506 457-4800          W: http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/pub/DetailOrgEng1.asp?OrgID1=141&DeptID1=35

FEDERAL

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Atlantic Canada Office
T: 902 426-0564          W: http://www.ceaa.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=12D96EC7-1

Environment Canada
Atlantic Canada Office
T: 902 426-7231          W: http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=DA294545-1#atl

Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Maritime Office
T: 902 426-3550          W: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/contact-eng.htm