Next Tuesday and Wednesday, regional offices of the Department of Social Development will distribute social assistance cheques at specific locations. You can also call the nearest office to hear a recorded message about where to pick up their cheque. You will need to produce a health card and one other piece of i.d. to pick up your cheque.
To find locations for picking up social assistance cheque next week click here
You can also call 506-444-4131.
Clients who normally make Family Support payments by mail are encouraged to use online or telephone banking or make payments in person at their local Service New Brunswick office. Employers are also encouraged to use direct deposit to make payments.
For more info on the government's efforts to minimize the impact of the postal strike, click here
