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flag New Brunswick and Canada launch joint project reviews to speed approvals while keeping strong environmental and Indigenous consultation standards.

flag New Brunswick has become the first Canadian province to sign a joint environmental assessment agreement with the federal government, launching a "one project, one review" system to eliminate duplication and speed up approvals for major projects. flag The deal, announced on December 16, 2025, by Premier Susan Holt and federal Minister Dominic LeBlanc, enables shared expertise, joint review panels, and coordinated permitting while maintaining strong environmental standards and ensuring meaningful consultation with First Nations. flag The agreement aims to complete assessments within two years, support economic growth, and improve regulatory predictability without weakening protections.

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