Blaine Higgs says the hikes are expected to raise an extra six million dollars for the province.
The fee increases begin to take effect in April and include a range of services from vehicle registrations to campsite reservations.
Liberal MLA Donald Arseneault says fee increases are a form of tax increase and are contrary to a Conservative election promise not to raise taxes.
He says many of the fee increases will hurt those residents in rural parts of the province.
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