The Minister of State for Seniors Alice Wong meeting with locals MP's and senior advocate groups today in Quispamsis as part of federal pre-budget consultations.
Wong says the province has some unique challenges when it comes to caring for seniors, which includes young New Brunswickers leaving the province to find work elsewhere.
She says the federal government has a a role to play in preventing this by providing a strong economy and creating jobs.
She says suggestions made by the senior interest groups include preventative health care for seniors and more practical research.