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In a strategic shift, the New Brunswick government is backing Ontario's Darlington nuclear project, which aims to commercialize small modular reactors (SMRs). This decision coincides with the announcement of five projects being forwarded to a newly established major projects office for consideration.

Among these projects is an upgrade to the Port of Churchill, which could facilitate natural gas shipments to Europe. This comes on the heels of legislation granting the government significant powers to expedite infrastructure and resource projects deemed vital for the national interest, particularly in light of ongoing trade challenges with the U.S.