New Brunswick aims to become bigger player in Canada’s defence industry: premier

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Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-11-02 21:38:46.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Economy, Industry, Defence, Infrastructure]

New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt unveiled a new strategy titled 'Defence Ready: New Brunswick’s Defence Growth Framework' at CFB Gagetown to expand the province's footprint in Canada's defence sector. The initiative aims to grow the sector's GDP from $762 million to $1 billion by 2030, targeting land systems, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, minerals, and port assets. Economic Development Minister Luke Randall noted that a specialized task force will work with stakeholders to connect provincial companies to broader defence supply chains. Additionally, the provincial government recently announced municipal infrastructure investments, including wastewater upgrades in Oromocto to accommodate an anticipated growth of over 2,000 civilians and base members.

New explosives factory could be built on 1,500 acres in northern New Brunswick

Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-08-26 20:19:36.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Municipal, Industry, Defence, Resources, Infrastructure]

The Government of New Brunswick has offered a 1,500-acre parcel of land near Belledune and Huron Bay to defense company Nalagx for the potential construction of an energetics and explosives factory producing TNT and propellants. Natural Resources Minister John Herron stated the land will be held for two years on the condition that Nalagx secures an agreement with a credible operating partner by December 31, with full production targeted for 2030. Premier Susan Holt emphasized that no final contract or commitment has been finalized and that the project is in its earliest exploratory stages, involving community and First Nations consultations. The site was selected for its proximity to regional roads, rail infrastructure, and the Port of Belledune to support NATO and allied defense supply chains.