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From Unifor calls for government intervention over mill job losses in New Brunswick

How could Unifor's push for government intervention affect the Government of New Brunswick?

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The Government of New Brunswick must manage the fallout from the Nackawic Mill closure The closure of the AV Nackawic Mill, which is slated to idle on November 4, has put hundreds of jobs at risk, prompting Unifor to demand government intervention. This pressure has compelled the Government of New Brunswick to actively engage with the sector and review options for the facility and land. Specifically, the province is working with the mill and the municipality on options for employment and alternative uses, while also organizing job fairs for the affected workers. The union has also pushed for a joint government task force and a provincial review to identify modernization costs and create a long-term plan.

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  • The AV Nackawic Mill is slated to idle on November 4.globalnews.ca
  • The closure affects about 240 unionized workers and 300 to 350 overall direct jobs plus thousands of spin-off jobs.globalnews.ca
  • Unifor is pushing for a joint government task force and a provincial review.globalnews.ca
  • The province is organizing job fairs for the workers.globalnews.ca

Why it matters

The mill closure represents a significant economic shock to the region, threatening hundreds of jobs and thousands of related spin-off positions. For the Government of New Brunswick, this situation requires immediate, high-level intervention to mitigate the social and economic fallout, shifting focus from standard operations to crisis management and industrial restructuring.

This situation echoes past challenges, as the mill faced a similar situation in 2004, closing for over a year before a different operator took over. The government's response—engaging with the sector and reviewing options—is critical to determining whether the facility can be saved or if the province must manage a long-term decline in the local forestry industry.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the provincial review identify viable options for modernizing the mill?
  • What specific long-term plan will the government develop to support the affected workers?

What would change this answer

A potential buyer is secured for the millThe government's need for a joint task force and provincial review would likely diminish, allowing the province to focus on transition support rather than industrial rescue.
The mill is heated through the winterThis action would preserve the possibility of reopening, reducing the immediate pressure on the government to find alternative uses for the facility and land.

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