Renewal Process
From January to April 2024, ESIC led a comprehensive public engagement process, which brought together individuals with lived experience of poverty, community members, non-profit organizations, the business community, municipalities, provincial and federal governments, and stakeholders. The public engagement process would not have been possible without the support and dedication of the 12 Community Inclusion Networks (CINs) and non-profit partners. Likewise, this would have been unachievable without the thousands of New Brunswickers who willingly shared their personal experiences.
Questions
The process revolved around three questions:
1.
In terms of economic and social inclusion, what are the challenges for people living in New Brunswick?
2.
What would have the greatest impact on reducing poverty for people living in New Brunswick?
3.
How could the following sectors further help reduce poverty and increase social and economic inclusion?
a) People living in New Brunswick
b) Non-profit organizations
c) Businesses
d) Municipal governments
e) Provincial governments
Methods of Engagement
1 online questionnaire
1 formal call for briefs
47 community dialogues
49 focus groups
8 sectorial dialogues
1 virtual dialogue
2 youth forums
6 mini dialogues
1 youth community dialogue
7 information sessions for classes and youth groups
Outcomes
Approx. 42,000 comments
4,416 participants
Common Themes
These are the top 10 themes that emerged from the 2024 public engagement process:
Housing
Transportation
Income Supports
Child Care
Stigma & Discrimination
Food Security
Access to Health Services
Cost of Living
Government Service Delivery & Access
Community Inclusion
