Pre-Budget Submission

2025 Pre-Budget Submission 

The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick, a 60 municipal member strong organization, submitted five recommendations for the upcoming 2025-2026 provincial budget that will help to achieve New Brunswick government goals at a local level. You can read the full submission, HERE. 

Recommendations in advance of the 2025 – 2026 provincial budget

Recommendation #1: That the provincial government provide interim funding measures to municipal governments for the 2025 municipal budget year and commit to long-term sustainable financing.

Recommendation #2: That the provincial government invest in housing infrastructure and address the homelessness crisis as jurisdictional leaders.

Recommendation #3: That the provincial government increase investments in road and cellphone service infrastructure through the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.

Recommendation #4: That the provincial government provide a “Municipal Support Fund” to newly formed municipalities.

Recommendation #5: Empower the Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick to expand services to support municipal government.