Pont-Bridge Canada and the Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick become partners at the CAPBLEU2025 Forum | BLUESHIFT2025

Ottawa, ON, September 17, 2025 – Pont-Bridge Canada and the Economic Council of New Brunswick (CENB) are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership for the preparation and delivery of CAPBLEU2025 | BLUESHIFT2025, a flagship forum to drive innovation, collaboration and sustainable economic development across Canada and Africa, taking place November 11-13 in Moncton.

This partnership aims to unite the expertise and networks of the two organizations to foster exchanges between entrepreneurs, institutions and decision-makers, and promote innovative solutions for the blue economy and the sustainable transition.

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With nearly 600 members, the CENB will actively contribute to mobilizing the New Brunswick business community to ensure a large and engaged participation in the forum. CENB members will benefit from a discount on registrations, thus strengthening the accessibility and impact of this event.

Jonathan Duffaud, President and CEO of the CENB, said:

"We are thrilled to be collaborating with Pont-Bridge Canada on this visionary project. Following on from the 1st Africa-New Brunswick Forum, organized by the NBEC in Moncton in October 2023, the CAPBLEU2025/BLUESHIFT2025 Forum will be a unique opportunity to position New Brunswick as a key player in the blue economy and sustainable innovation, and create new business opportunities for our businesses."

Mr. Yaye Peukassa, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pont-Bridge Canada, said:

"This partnership with the CENB reflects our commitment to building bridges between the New Brunswick and African business communities and catalyzing promising initiatives. Together, we will make the CAPBLEU2025/BLUESHIFT2025 Forum a space for dialogue and concrete action for the future."

By joining forces in this way, Pont-Bridge Canada and the CENB intend to foster international collaboration, innovation and market diversity for sustainable economic and social development.

About the Economic Council of New Brunswick (CENB)

The Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick is a provincial network of entrepreneurs whose vision is to propel the province's economy by promoting the economic Francophonie for New Brunswick.

About Pont-Bridge Canada

Based in Ottawa, Pont-Bridge Canada specializes in non-governmental diplomacy and the promotion of Canadian investment in Africa. It supports governments and businesses and creates sustainable investment corridors in the port, energy, financial, technology and education sectors.

Press relations

Eunice Boué

Director of Communications and Media Relations
communication@pont-bridge.com | https://www.forumcanadaafrique.com/

Conseil économique du Nouveau-Brunswick inc.

Jonathan Duffaud
Chief executive officer
jonathan@cenb.com | (506) 251-5884