N.B. residents can now pick up government cheques at social development offices

N.B. residents can pick up assistance cheques New Brunswickers who receive monthly social assistance cheques can now pick them up at social development offices across the province.

New Brunswick residents who receive monthly social assistance payments can now pick up their cheques at social development offices across the province.

The Department of Social Development says this is to prevent delays in the delivery of its departmental cheques while Canada Post workers are on strike.

“People are reminded to bring two pieces of identification to collect their payment,” said the department in a news release.

“Those who require alternate arrangements are encouraged to contact their case manager.”

New Brunswickers who receive their monthly payments by direct deposit will continue to do so.

The department says residents who don’t receive their monthly payments by direct deposit may want to consider this option. Forms are available at their local office.

Cheques can be collected Thursday and Friday at the following offices:

Southeast region – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Southwest region – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Central region – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

North region – 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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