Budget

The government is prioritizing health care and investing nearly $293 million more than last year in the health-care system.

The government is investing $22 million for nursing homes and specialized beds to support the province’s aging population and keep wait-lists from growing.

To provide the support students and teachers need and help stabilize classroom learning environments, the government is investing an additional $32.4 million for educational assistants and behavioural intervention mentors.

To address the significant housing challenges New Brunswickers face, the government is investing an additional $36.6 million in the New Brunswick Housing Corporation.

The department projects real GDP growth of 1.1% for 2025.  Revenues are projected to be $13.8 billion, and spending is projected to be $14.3 billion. The projected deficit for 2025-26 is $549 million.

To address challenges resulting from tariffs imposed by the United States, the government has established a support package of $112 million.