2025-2026 Budget highlights
Prioritizing health care
The government is prioritizing health care and investing nearly $293 million more than last year in the health-care system.
Supporting aging New Brunswickers
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.
Youth and education
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.
Housing
To address the significant housing challenges New Brunswickers face, the government is investing an additional $36.6 million in the New Brunswick Housing Corporation.
Economic and fiscal conditions
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.
Responding to tariffs
To address challenges resulting from tariffs imposed by the United States, the government has established a support package of $112 million.

2025-2026 Budget
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Economic Outlook -
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Main Estimates -
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Gender Impact Statement 2025
2025-2026 Capital Budget
Announced on December 10, 2024
A capital plan that recognizes the multi-year aspect of the projects that are currently underway, our capacity to address our infrastructure needs, and is fiscally responsible.
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News release -
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Speech -
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Capital Estimates