New Brunswick’s economy is expected to contract by .4 per cent this year according to the Conference Board of Canada.
The unexpected shutdown of the Piccadilly potash mine in Sussex is seen as wiping out potash mining and providing a significant blow to the province’s mining sector.
With another difficult drilling season, Alberta is dealing with the worst economic downturn in 30 years. The Conference Board warns Alberta will be facing another year of recession with its economy contracting by 2 per cent this year.
The B-C economy will experience the strongest economic growth of any province at 3 per cent.
