Articles tagged with "Government and Policy"

The federal government has invested $30 million in a waterfront multi-family rental project in Saint John, New Brunswick. The funding, provided through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Apartment Construction Loan Program, supports the construction of a 79-unit development aimed at addressing the housing shortage. The Fundy Quay SW Building will offer sustainable and accessible housing, located near key services and public transit. Construction is expected to be completed by late 2026.

Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced that financial relief is coming for Canada's softwood lumber sector affected by tariffs. According to Joly, the government will soon provide funding through banks in a program backed by the Business Development Bank of Canada. The aim is to support businesses facing these tariffs. The relief package is expected to be rolled out in the coming days.

Construction sites in Saint John, New Brunswick, are experiencing multiple break-ins and thefts, causing concern among builders. The continuous criminal activities at these sites may deter future development projects in the uptown area. The construction industry is on high alert to address these ongoing security issues.

Julien Kos visited Moncton planning to charge his electric vehicle at a mall while having a meal. However, he faced policy changes concerning electric vehicles that might affect the expansion of charging infrastructure. These changes raise concerns about the capability to support critical infrastructure growth needed for electric vehicles.

A new industrial park expansion in Saint John, New Brunswick, threatens to pave over an old-growth forest that includes a historic spruce tree dating back to the time of French explorer Samuel de Champlain. Concerns are being raised about the environmental impact of destroying the forest to make way for industrial development. The potential loss highlights the tension between economic development and environmental conservation.

AtkinsRéalis is celebrating 20 years of its Brun-Way Highway Operations in New Brunswick, responsible for maintaining 275 km of highways until 2033. This partnership involves snow clearing, road repairs, and using AtkinsRéalis' VUEWorks platform to track asset conditions. Local New Brunswick companies collaborate on design, construction, and maintenance. The operations are vital for connectivity and the economy, linking New Brunswick to Maine and Quebec.

The Canadian Impact Assessment Agency has rejected a federal environmental evaluation request for a planned pozzolan mine in the Bay of Chaleur. This decision disappoints a Quebecois citizen group concerned about the mine's potential cross-border environmental impact. While the project will undergo a provincial assessment, the group may pursue legal actions to address their concerns. The mine, intended to produce a volcanic rock used in a low-carbon construction material, sits close to the Quebec-New Brunswick border.

The Government of New Brunswick has selected a site for a new kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school in Shediac to address overcrowding issues. Located on Ohio Road next to Route 15, the new facility is set to replace Shediac Cape School and reduce pressure on Moncton High School. With a budget of $105 million, the school is designed to accommodate 930 students and includes various specialized rooms and community facilities. Construction is expected to begin this fall, with opening scheduled for January 2029.