New Brunswick and the City of Moncton announced on November 2 a pilot in which municipal bylaw officers would be appointed special constables for patrols, bylaw enforcement, conflict resolution and referrals to social services. The officers wouldn't take over criminal investigations or emergency police response, while the city would manage staffing and training and the province would provide oversight. The program is expected to begin in early 2027, so the announcement isn't evidence that special constables are already operating under the pilot.
Original source: New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety, November 2, 2026.