The declining population of Saint John is a major concern to the city’s Growth Committee and it’s looking for answers to turn things around.
The Population Growth Manager has told the committee three key pillars are part of a framework; attracting people here, enhancing the newcomer experience and keeping people here.
Mayor Don Darling says one way to get people here is highlight all the jobs that are available, he says we should be attending these recruitment trips to places like Toronto in hopes of attracting people to come and work here.
Mayor Darling is thinking of calling for a summit to be held with provincial and federal representation in hopes of turning things around.
