AV Nackawic pulp mill to close on 4 November, ending 228 union jobs

The AV Nackawic pulp mill in New Brunswick is expected to shut on 4 November 2026, ending 228 unionised jobs and affecting hundreds more employees, contractors and connected workers. The mill has been the community's largest employer for more than half a century; the deputy mayor puts the site at about 350 direct jobs and USD 25-28m (CAD 35-40m) of direct economic impact. Nackawic-Millville, which lost another mill in 2004, is seeking land to expand an industrial park now at capacity.

Why this mattersClosing a mill that has anchored a single-employer town for half a century removes pulp capacity and leaves the municipality rebuilding its tax base.

• The AV Nackawic pulp mill is expected to shut down on 4 November 2026.
• 228 unionised workers will lose their jobs, with hundreds more employees, contractors and connected workers affected.
• Deputy mayor Greg MacFarlane cites about 350 direct jobs and USD 25-28m (CAD 35-40m) in direct economic impact.
• It is the second mill closure in Nackawic, following one in 2004.
• Mayor Tim Fox says the municipality's industrial park is at capacity and it is discussing acquiring adjacent land.

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