New Brunswick has more than 800,000 residents according to Statistics Canada.
The provincial population has grown by more than 40,000 over the past five years, including an increase of 15,000 people in the last year.
It is the highest rate of population growth since 1976.
“This is a significant moment for our province,” said Premier Blaine Higgs. “Our population growth strategy is exceeding expectations. We are experiencing higher immigration levels and positive interprovincial migration.”
The premier said reaching 800,000 residents is a strong indicator of a healthy economy that has bounced back to exceed its pre-pandemic level.
“People are looking at New Brunswick in a new light,” he said. “Our province has much to offer and people are taking notice and taking advantage of the opportunities they see here.”
NB is celebrating an important milestone as our population has topped 800,000 people! There are now 800,000 reasons (and counting) to love NB! Let’s keep the momentum going! https://t.co/fVqlKe7qU1 pic.twitter.com/3KUOYniQEF
— Government of NB (@Gov_NB) March 25, 2022
