Pre-Budget Submission

2026 Pre-Budget Submission 

The Union of Municipalities of New Brunswick, a 60 municipal member strong organization, submitted five recommendations for the upcoming 2026-2027 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 2026 – 2027 provincial budget

Recommendation #1: That the provincial government commit to a doubling of the existing provincial housing and infrastructure funds provided to local governments to maintain necessary development momentum.

Recommendation #2: That the provincial government commit to updating and operationalizing “From Surfaces to Services; an inclusive and sustainable transportation strategy for the province of New Brunswick, 2017-2037″ to address transportation shortages in our local communities.

Recommendation #3: That the provincial government commit to a digital government and shared services fund to help local governments to adapt and build digital infrastructure capacity in an ever-evolving tech space.

Recommendation #4: That the provincial government commit to a municipal climate adaptation and mitigation fund for all local governments to assist with necessary, on-the-ground climate action including the integration into asset management and infrastructure.

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