Regional Insights & Strategies

Lana Asaaf, senior economic advisor to Envision Saint John, through a partnership with the Atlantic Economic Council provided an update on the state of the economy at the Fundy Regional Service Commission's regional summit in November 2024. A public presentation was streamed virtually and recorded on January 9th, 2025. You can view the presentation and video recording below. 

The region has been experiencing a resurgence with record levels of population growth and investment - but challenges remain. There is still a need to focus on immigration and the growth of exporting industries, which will be critical to sustaining the region's momentum.

To learn more about the Saint John Region's Economic Development Strategy, download a copy. 

To learn more about the Saint John Region's Tourism Master Plan, download a copy. 

This report was conducted by Deloitte LLP and metroeconomics to provide an understanding of various scenarios for population growth and labour force demands. 

The Residential Market Study provides an understanding of the potential demand for housing development over the next 20 years, as well as some key recommendations on how the region can navigate the changing economic environment for the development industry.