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Chapter 17Customs in New BrunswickAs elsewhere, New Brunswick has particular social customs:FamiliesCanadian families come in many shapesand sizes. Many consist of a couple andonly a few children. Some are single-parentfamilies: mothers or fathers who are divorcedor who never married and who are raisingtheir children alone. Others are same-sexcouples, including legally married couples.Some same-sex couples raise children. Inmany two-parent families, the mother andfather work outside the home. They also dothe housework and take care of the children.Raising healthy, happy children is importantto Canadians, but they tend to accept manydifferent ways of doing it.Taking care of childrenIf you have children, it is against the law toleave alone those younger than 12. If youmust leave your children for work, school,or any other reason, you must arrange fora responsible person to look after them.More information about child care and earlylearning may be found at the Departmentof Social Development:• 1-506-453-2001• www.gnb.ca/0017/ELCC/index-e.aspOr contact:Department of Social Development,Sartain MacDonald Building,P.O. Box 6000,Fredericton, NBE3B 5H1You may be eligible for help with the cost ofday care. Contact the Department of SocialDevelopment:Bathurst 1-506-547-2000Campbellton 1-506-789-2311Caraquet 1-506-726-2055Edmundston 1-506-735-2000Fredericton 1-866-444-8838Kedgwick 1-506-284-3424Miramichi 1-506-627-4001Moncton 1-506-856-2414Néguac 1-506-776-3800Perth-Andover 1-506-273-4724Richibucto 1-506-523-7616Sackville 1-506-364-4084Saint John 1-506-658-2450Shediac 1-506-533-3333Shippagan 1-506-336-3025St. Stephen 1-506-466-7500Sussex 1-506-432-2006Tracadie-Sheila 1-506-394-3800Woodstock 1-506-325-4413A list of approved day cares is available fromthe Department of Social Development:• www1.gnb.ca/cnb/daycare/index-e.asp• or, in the Yellow Pages under Child CareServicesOrientation guide for newcomers to New Brunswick95
The Child Tax BenefitSome Canadians are eligible for help withthe cost of raising their children. The CanadaChild Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthlypayment to help cover the costs of raisingchildren younger than 18. To register or formore information:• toll-free,1-800-387-1193• www.cra-arc.gc.ca/cctbOr write:Canadian Revenue Agency Tax Centre,P.O. Box 12071,Station A,St. John’s, NLA1B 3Z1Holidays and other special daysCanada is a multicultural country. However,Canadians traditionally celebrate days thatyou may not observe in your home country:• New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) – The first day of thenew calendar year. Many Canadians go tocelebrations the night before on New Year’sEve;• Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) – While not apublic holiday, Valentine’s Day is celebratedby couples, young and old, who are in love.• Easter (in March or April) – The Easterweekend includes Good Friday and EasterSunday. Good Friday is a solemn religiousobservation for most Christians. Most storesare closed. Easter, a celebration of spring,is considered by devout Christians to bethe most important day in the religiouscalendar – even more important thanChristmas. Young children mark the holidayby waiting for the Easter Bunny to arrivewith chocolates;• Mother’s Day (the second Sunday in May) –while not a public holiday, Mother’s Dayis celebrated by many families;• Victoria Day (the Monday before May 25)– This is the birthday of Queen Victoria, thefamous grandmother of Queen ElizabethII. It is also the unofficial beginning ofsummer;• Father’s Day (on the third Sunday in June)– While not a public holiday, Father’s Day iscelebrated by many families;• Canada Day (July 1) – Canada’s birthday.Most towns and cities hold celebrations. Theday often ends with fireworks after dark;• New Brunswick Day (the first Mondayin August) – This is a celebration of theprovince’s culture and history;• National Acadian Day (Aug. 15) –New Brunswick’s Acadian populationcelebrates its culture;• Labour Day (first Monday in September) –This holiday observes the hard work doneby Canadians. It is usually a quiet familyholiday that marks the unofficial endof summer;• Thanksgiving (the second Monday ofOctober) – Canadians give thanks for allthe good things in their lives. Often relativesget together for a feast or turkey dinner;• Halloween (Oct. 31) – This is not a publicholiday. In the religious sense, it is the evebefore All Saints’ Day, Nov. 1. In a secularsense, it is the occasion when children dressup in costumes, often as ghosts, to go doorto-door,saying, “Trick or treat,” as they askfor candy. Some adults observe Halloweenby going to costume parties. Many homesput a lighted pumpkin in the window;• Remembrance Day (Nov. 11) – This is asolemn day in memory of Canadian soldierswho have died in battle. It also recognizesthe service of the men and women in theArmed Forces. Ceremonies and paradesare held across New Brunswick. ManyCanadians wear a red poppy as a symbolof remembrance;96Orientation guide for newcomers to New Brunswick
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Chapter 2The political systemOrders
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Chapter 4Help getting startedImmigr
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ShoppingNew Brunswick is a popular
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Bell Aliant• toll-free, 1-866-4AL
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Chapter 6Finding a place to liveWha
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If you buyBefore you look for a hou
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City or country livingIf you live i
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Page 74 and 75: Chapter 12EducationThe school syste
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Page 83 and 84: Women’s rightsWomen have full equ
Page 85 and 86: Sexual harassmentWomen and men have
Page 88 and 89: Chapter 14Citizenship and permanent
Page 90 and 91: Chapter 15The legal systemNew Bruns
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Page 94: Chapter 16Faith and religionReligio
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Page 121 and 122: Gloucester County:Enfant-Jésus RHS
Page 123 and 124: York County:Gibson Health Clinic,23
Page 125 and 126: Northumberland CountyMiramichi East
Page 127 and 128: Shediac Medical Clinic,419 Main St.
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