The New Brunswick Real Estate Association says the province needs more people and realtors believe the property tax system, if it's structured properly, can attract more people here.
The city would like to grow its population but former Provincial Auditor General and City Finance Commissioner Darryl Wilson tells CHSJ News you have to ask yourself some basic questions starting off with why are people leaving the city because there has been all sorts of speculation why including the higher tax rate and even the weather.
Wilson says another question that should be asked is what would people like to see for downtown living.