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New Brunswick

New Brunswick makes up one of Canada's three Eastern coastal provinces. Its coastline is quite long, where most of its cities are close to the shore. Moncton is New Brunswick's most populated city and Fredericton is its capital city. New Brunswick is one of Canada's bilingual provinces, with over 1/3 of the population speaking French. This makes it one of Canada's most culturally diverse areas. Many attractions exist there. The province's fishing villages have been setup for a long time. Also, its coastline has historically had tidal waves, creating some of the most beautiful caves in Canada, one being St. Martin's Sea Caves. It's an excellent spot for travelers who want to explore the province's marine beauty!

New Brunswick has an economy heavily influenced by its coastal location. Its main sectors include retail, manufacturing, forestry, fisheries, and mining. Fisheries there involve hunting freshwater and saltwater seafood, with primary products including queen crab and lobster. Its coal mining businesses account for most of New Brunswick's mining activities. Its service sector heavily employs retail labor, especially for freight positions, cashiers, sales management, and sales representatives.

New Brunswick runs migration programs for all industries. Moderate experience is required, though the programs fit students studying locally. Due to the province being bilingual, New Brunswick has a program for French speakers too. It requires all applicants to hit a specific application score, though they don't rank. The province is also working in tandem with Canada's federal government on the pilot immigration program, which is designed for skilled and unskilled workers alike. Global students who spent time in the province may also qualify. Finally, New Brunswick’s investment migration program isn't like those of others in Canada. It expects high investment levels, though investments come with good returns. In exchange, investors and their families have an easier time moving and acquiring permanent residency in Canada, as their investment plan is being implemented.

Facts

Geographic & Economic Profile of New Brunswick

Fredericton

Fredericton

Capital
Moncton

Moncton

Largest city
English & French

English & French

Main language
850,894

850,894

Population
Q2/2024
72,908

72,908

Total Area (km²)
11th
71,450

71,450

Land Area (km²)
11th
1,458

1,458

Freshwater Area (km²)
12th
15%

15%

Sale tax
$15.30

$15.30

Minimum Hourly Wage
10/2024
$24.04

$24.04

Median Hourly Wage
4/2024
7.00%

7.00%

Unemployment rate
9/2024
59%

59%

Tertiary education
2021
$1,014

$1,014

Annual premium car insurance
2023
$391

$391

Monthly childcare
9/2020
$1,120

$1,120

2 bedroom apt rent
10/2023
$286,700

$286,700

Average House Price
2023

Weather Averages

No Data Found

Education Institutions

school
University of New Brunswick
Université de Moncton
New Brunswick Community College
Maritime College of Forest Technology
New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
Mount Allison University
St. Thomas University
East Coast Trades College
Eastern College
Kingswood University

Major Economic Sectors

Service-producing industries
Public sector
Goods-producing industries
Industrial production
Real estate and rental and leasing
Public sector
Manufacturing
Owner-occupied dwellings
Health care and social assistance
Retail trade
Construction
Non-durable manufacturing industries
Educational services
city

Top immigration occupations

Q3-2023
Immigration 1
  • 6311 - Food service supervisors
  • 6322 - Cooks
  • 6552 - Other customer and information services representatives
  • 3413 - Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
  • 7511 - Transport truck drivers
  • 4412 - Home support workers, housekeepers and related occupations
  • 3012 - Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
  • 2171 - Information systems analysts and consultants
  • 2282 - User support technicians

Nova Scotia - Entrepreneur Immigration Draws

DateTotalStream
September 202359Employment Connection
24Student Connection
78Occupations in Demand
August 202354Employment Connection
37Student Connection
84Occupations in Demand
July 202358Employment Connection
130Student Connection
71Occupations in Demand
June 202328Employment Connection
64Student Connection
29Occupations in Demand
May 202321Employment Connection
10Student Connection
62Occupations in Demand
April 202345Employment Connection
27Student Connection
14Occupations in Demand
March 202370Employment Connection
42Student Connection
74Occupations in Demand
February 202386Employment Connection
51Student Connection
7Occupations in Demand

References
https://doi.org/10.25318/1410028701-eng
https://doi.org/10.25318/3710013001-eng
http://www.ibc.ca/ns/resources/industry-resources/insurance-fact-book
https://www.retailcouncil.org/resources/quick-facts/sales-tax-rates-by-province
https://arrivein.com/daily-life-in-canada/child-care-in-canada-types-cost-and-tips-for-newcomers
https://www.crea.ca/housing-market-stats/canadian-housing-market-stats/national-price-map
https://wowa.ca/cost-of-living-canada
https://www.planetware.com/tourist-attractions-/new-brunswick-cdn-nb-nb.htm
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/finance/esi/industry.html
https://www.nbjobs.ca/stats/labourmarket
https://www.nbjobs.ca/stats/sectorprofiles