New Brunswick revealed a new economic strategy to grow its economy by 10% by 2030. The province needs more workers to reach this goal. Because of this need, immigration will play a central role in the new plan. The strategy aims to fix major labour shortages in key sectors. These sectors include mining, agriculture, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. New Brunswick also wants to attract more private investment. Businesses only invest in areas that have enough skilled

The Government of New Brunswick is increasing the capacity of the Practice Ready Assessment New Brunswick (PRANB) program from 10 to 14 spaces to expedite the licensing of internationally trained doctors. This initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Health and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick, allows qualified physicians to undergo a 12-week clinical field assessment to ensure they meet provincial standards for safe patient care. Successfu

On April 10, 2026, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). On March 30, 2026, the province conducted a new draw and issued a total of 25 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to healthcare and IT professionals under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream – Employment in New Brunswick pathway.

On March 6, 2026, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). From March 3 to March 6, 2026, the province conducted four new draws and issued a total of 622 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified candidates. The new draws were conducted under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream – E

New Brunswick will raise its minimum wage to $15.90 per hour starting April 1, marking a 25-cent increase from the current $15.65 rate. Labour Minister Alyson Townsend emphasized that maintaining a competitive minimum wage supports provincial productivity and economic growth across all wage levels. The adjustment reflects the province's 1.7 per cent consumer price index growth in 2025, with rates automatically indexed and rounded to the nearest five cents. Currently, just fi

On February 11, 2026, New Brunswick issued 196 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to candidates in the Skilled Worker Stream under the NBPNP, specifically targeting the NB Graduates and NB Experience pathways. This draw focused on essential Healthcare occupations for candidates who submitted their EOI by the February 10, 2026, cut-off date. The Skilled Worker Stream is designed for foreign nationals with the skills, education, and work experience needed to contribute to the provinc

On February 3, 2026, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). On February 2, 2026, the province conducted two draws and issued a total of 326 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified candidates. The new draws were conducted under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream – Employment in New Brunswick (166 ITAs) and NB Strategic

On January 15, 2026, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). From January 13 to January 15, 2026, the province conducted three draws and issued a total of 379 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified candidates. The new draws were conducted under the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream– Employment in New Brunswick (20 ITAs),

On December 18, 2025, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). On November 16 and December 9, 2025, the province conducted three draws and issued a total of 145 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to qualified candidates under the NB Skilled Worker – NB Experience Stream, NB Skilled Worker – NB Graduates Stream, and NB Express Entry

The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) has issued an important clarification regarding nomination certificates, emphasizing that nominees who have already received certification from the Province of New Brunswick are not permitted to withdraw their certificates for the purpose of reapplying under alternative immigration programs or streams administered by Immigration New Brunswick. Furthermore, NBPNP nominees are required to submit their permanent residence app

On October 15, 2025, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline immigration applications for the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP). From October 6 to October 9, 2025, the province held two draws under the NB Express Entry – Employment in New Brunswick Stream (all sectors) and the NB Skilled Worker – NB Graduates Stream (health care, education and social & community services, construction trades)

On September 16, 2025, New Brunswick published the results of its recent draws using an expression of interest system to streamline...

As of August 1, 2025, Eastern College has reached its maximum allocation under the Private Career College Graduate Pilot program,...