Manufacturing is one of New Brunswick's largest economic drivers, supporting families, businesses, and communities from Moncton to Madawaska and Minto.
But a recent change to electricity rate calculations is driving up costs for New Brunswick manufacturers while allowing low-cost power to be sold outside the province, including to the United States.
This creates pressure on employers. Uncertainty for workers. Risk for communities.
When power costs rise, businesses are forced to make difficult decisions:
- Reduce investment
- Delay growth
- Cut production
- Eliminate jobs
New Brunswick has already witnessed the consequences of uncompetitive industrial electricity costs. We cannot afford to head further down that path.
NB Power Must Provide a Competitive Elecricity Pricing Model That Puts New Brunswick First
New Brunswick needs an electricity pricing model that keeps local employers competitive and protects the jobs that thousands of families depend on.
That's why we're calling for this decision to be reversed before more jobs are put at risk.
It should strengthen local industries, support economic growth, and allow employers to invest in New Brunswick's future.
Instead, New Brunswick's competitive advantage is being weakened at a time when businesses and families are already facing rising costs.
Tell your MLA that New Brunswick's low-cost power should support New Brunswick jobs.
Join the growing number of residents who believe affordable electricity should help create opportunity here at home, not be exported at the expense of local workers and communities.
Keep low-cost power in New Brunswick. Protect local jobs. Contact your MLA today.
Irving Tissue, Unifor National Day of Action on Forestry, October 16, 2026
