New Brunswick is rethinking how it grows its economy in a more uncertain global environment.

In this episode of Futureproofing Canada, host Jennifer Ditchburn speaks with Susan Holt, Premier of New Brunswick, about how the province is positioning itself for long-term resilience, from developing critical minerals and expanding deep-water ports to strengthening trade links beyond the United States.

They also discuss the pressures shaping the province’s outlook, including labour shortages, shifting immigration patterns, and the need to modernize how government works.

Canadians are living through uncertain times. Our country faces interconnected challenges including a new geopolitical world order, economic headwinds, climate change, technological disruptions, shifting demographics and deepening inequality.

Futureproofing Canada brings you conversations with the people who are thinking boldly about how to solve these challenges. Each biweekly episode features a frank, in-depth discussion between IRPP president and CEO Jennifer Ditchburn and the leaders who envision a Canada that’s confident and ready to seize opportunities.