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Population Growth

ENVISION SAINT JOHN
FOSTERS POPULATION GROWTH
THROUGH MEANINGFUL
STRATEGIES & PARTNERSHIPS.

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WE OFFER ATTRACTION STRATEGIES AND RETENTION TOOLS TO GROW THE REGION'S POPULATION

COMMUNITY ONBOARDING

Operating year-round Welcome Centre services and printed collateral

MARKETING

Campaigns targeting labour force attraction & retention

CONVENING

Fostering alignment between agencies & organizations supporting new residents

DATA MEASUREMENT & FORECASTING

Regional Growth Dashboard & research to inform decision making

NAVIGATION

Providing tools to increase retention such as the new resident service map and online portal

PARTNERSHIPS

Connecting with key partners to support population growth initiatives

3,338 New Residents Moved to the Region in 2024. 

Navigating a new community can be challenging, but accessing support and resources doesn't have to be. New residents can connect with the specialized programs by clicking the button below. 

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Saint John Local Immigration Partnership (SJLIP)

The Saint John Local Immigration Partnership (SJLIP) is a collaborative community initiative that strengthens newcomer settlement, integration, and retention in the Saint John Region. By bringing together diverse local stakeholders, SJLIP works to create welcoming communities, improve access to services, and support newcomers’ full participation in community life. As one of 86 partnerships funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), SJLIP plays a key role in aligning local actions with municipal, provincial, and federal priorities. Currently under the umbrella of Envision Saint John, SJLIP remains committed to building an inclusive, innovative, and supportive region for all.

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SAINT JOHN REGION AMBASSADOR COURSE

When it comes to things to see and do in a particular destination, visitors consider locals the experts - but that's not always the case! With this course, you'll never say, "I didn't know we could do that here!" again.

Our Saint John Region Ambassador Training is designed for local residents to promote a “no wrong door” approach and reminds you everything our region has to offer. 

 

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DANIEL RITO
Director of Population Growth & Workforce Development
[email protected]
T: (506) 658 2877

Daniel Rito

WE'RE HERE TO SUPPORT
POPULATION GROWTH

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Land acknowledgement

The Saint John Region is situated on the traditional territory of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati Nations. This territory is covered by Peace and Friendship Treaties signed with the British Crown in the 1700s. The treaties recognized the significant and meaningful role of the Wolastoqiyik, Mi’Kmaq, and Peskotomuhkati in this province and the country with the intent to establish a relationship of trust and friendship.

 

Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency pays respect to the elders, past and present, and descendants of this land, and is committed to moving forward in the spirit of truth, collaboration, and reconciliation.