With very few exceptions, the general limitation period for commencing an action in New Brunswick is the earlier of:

(a) two years from the day on which the claim is discovered, and

(b) fifteen years from the day on which the act or omission on which the claim is based occurred

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province of New Brunswick issued a Mandatory Order which temporarily paused limitation periods for starting an action or taking any further step in a proceeding, retroactive to March 19, 2020. With the exception of Mechanic's Lien proceedings and some family matters, all limitation periods resumed on September 19, 2020.