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Growing The Population Is Still New Brunswick\u2019s Top Priority<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jun 21, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

by Krista Ross<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With New Brunswick moving to Phase 2 <\/a>on the province\u2019s \u201cPath to Green\u201d last week and vaccination progress being made throughout much of the world, it\u2019s time to refocus on some of our pre-pandemic priorities \u2013 the most important of which is growing our population.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Demographically, newcomers are typically younger, often with families and have a significant positive economic impact on our communities. They start businesses, create jobs, fill vacant positions and bring expertise \u2013 increasing the creation of net new businesses and jobs in the city, expanding the tax base for all levels of government, unlocking wealth creation, and making our community more prosperous. Immigrants also bring social diversity, global perspectives and are active volunteers in our communities. According to the most recent Census data (2016), 6,445 immigrants live in the city of Fredericton, comprising 11 percent of the population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fredericton\u2019s community and stakeholder groups have intentionally and collaboratively worked closely together to attract, welcome and settle newcomers for more than a decade, culminating with the launch of the City of Fredericton\u2019s five-year immigration strategy in 2019. As part of that strategy, the Fredericton chamber coordinates the Immigration Advocacy Committee to bring concerns and ideas that can support newcomers to government. Some of the current efforts of this committee at the provincial level include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n