The CRSC works in collaboration to maximize resources and benefits for organizations and stakeholders in the municipalities of Bathurst, Belle-Baie, Belledune, as well as throughout the Chaleur Rural District. Guided by a regional vision, its main goals are to achieve economies of scale and to facilitate access to public services for all communities.
Territory and Population
The territory of the Chaleur Regional Service Commission includes three (3) municipalities—Bathurst, Belle-Baie, and Belledune—as well as one rural district. In total, nearly 35,000 people live within its territory.
History and Mandates
In 2012, 12 Regional Service Commissions (RSCs) were created to replace 12 solid waste commissions and 12 land use planning commissions. The Regional Service Delivery Act of New Brunswick, enacted on June 13, 2012, aims to structure and regulate the services provided by the RSCs.
Ten years after their creation, new mandates were assigned to them with the objective of fostering a regional vision. Since then, the Chaleur Regional Service Commission has provided regional leadership in the following areas: Economic Development; Tourism Promotion; Community Development; Public and Community Transit; Cost-Sharing of Recreational Infrastructure; Public Safety Committee.
Please note that the information below is taken from the Government of New Brunswick’s White Paper.
Economic Development
This sector brings together business stakeholders and community leaders to focus on regional growth. A coordinated approach will help identify key growth sectors of the economy, create investment-ready communities, and support the establishment of labour market partnership forums and a workforce development strategy, including newcomer retention services.
Tourism Promotion
This sector, with the support of its communities, contributes to the promotion of regional tourism. The method chosen to carry out this mandate is determined by its board of directors. This regional approach serves as a gateway for all tourism promotion partners and provides support to expand the tourism offering as defined in the regional strategy.
Community Development
This sector plays an important role in ensuring a coherent vision and plan in areas such as affordable housing, settlement services for newcomers, and the promotion of diversity, social inclusion, and healthy communities.
The Economic and Social Inclusion Corporation also partners with the community development component of the CRSC. A stronger cooperative approach ensures that investments in infrastructure and programs are made more effectively across regions and have a greater overall impact. Regional resilience teams will be called upon to contribute to a planned and coordinated approach.
Vision for the Future
Through its initiatives, the CRSC is committed to building dynamic and sustainable communities while addressing the specific needs of its region. It positions itself as a key pillar for the economic, social, and environmental development of the Chaleur region.
