Dobbelsteyn says a full report will come back to the council in the spring. He says the results will help the city make informed policy decisions, and in turn, grow the population.
Centennial Heritage Properties Inc plans to invest more than $48 million to complete the development. The project is expected to create more than 450 jobs.
Payouts are based on how long a passenger is delayed. A large airline will have to pay a passenger $400 for delays between three and six hours and up to $1,000 if the flight is grounded for more than...
The cafe opened a week ago and is owned by Mark Aljabban, who moved to Toronto from Syria in 2007. He moved to Saint John in 2017. When he got here, he noticed the variety of sweets and snacks...
In November alone, 75 building permits worth more than $17 million were filed, much higher than the nearly $3.6 million worth of permits filed in November 2018.
Founder Jeff Alapugh said they chose to open a second store in Waterloo because of the traction the brand has been getting in the tech/startup communities in both Silicon Valley and Waterloo.
The legal agreement approved by the council includes a two-year development option while site development work is completed and a 25-year lease-to-own agreement to incentivize development.
December 3, 2019 – Ottawa – Building on a government commitment made earlier this year, Canada is rolling out the final phase of its biometrics collection program.
The company opened its store at McAllister Mall on Friday, located next to Boathouse and Envy. It caters to a wide range of outdoor activities, including walking, running, cycling, camping, and skiing, with a wide range of equipment and...
Harbour View applied for the grant along with eight other applicants and came out on top based on its ambition to implement climate change initiatives.
Corey Breau, an associate broker, and salesperson in Saint John said they are predicting an increase of four percent in Greater Saint John.
“Our government wants to remove barriers for businesses to help create a more energized private sector,” said Environment and Local Government Minister Jeff Carr. “This amendment will have positive outcomes for both real estate agents and homebuyers as many...
“The Talent, Passion, And Diversity Of The Ideas Displayed Were Quite Impressive, And We Look Forward To Helping The Founders And Their Teams As They Continue To Grow,” Said Coleman.
Newly installed New Brunswick Lieutenant-Governor Brenda Murphy delivered the 2019-2020 Higgs Government throne speech earlier this week. The Fredericton Chamber of Commerce listened carefully to the speech and was pleased to hear strong alignment with our own priority areas...
ROTHESAY – With the installation of a new brewing facility in Quispamsis, Foghorn Brewing Company will triple their capacity to brew their award-winning beer and open up space in its Rothesay taproom for more customers and events.
Sai Krishna also offers catering services, though as the demand for samosas grows and with the opening of the cafe, the company is now focusing on Its wholesale product.
The PCMA Canada East Chapter recently announced that the conference will take place in Saint John. More than 350 meeting planners will visit the city in November 2022, bringing $355,000 in economic impact.
One of the strongest developments in the Atlantic Canadian startup community in recent years is the development of the life sciences segment – both the biotech companies and the ecosystem that supports them.
New Brunswickers and tourists alike now have a new place to camp in style with the opening of a new “glamping” campground on Grand Lake.
SAINT JOHN – Cooke Aquaculture is undergoing a period of rapid global expansion that’s been of great benefit to the Atlantic Canadian economy, creating jobs and supporting companies and communities across the region.
MONCTON – The Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick is hosting its 36th annual summit later this month.
McCain Foods has announced it will invest $80-million in a new specialty potato production line at its Grand Falls facility.
There are many things to do when moving to a new country. It can help to have someone to answer your questions before you even arrive.
The Greater Moncton region aims to attract 1,900 immigrants next year, and 2,700 a year by 2024, up from 1,450 last year. It also aims to double the international student base, including at private universities and colleges, to 3,000...
At the same time, the Government also made some amendments to Quebec’s Immigration Regulations. As of January 1, 2020, in order to be selected as an economic immigrant by the Province of Quebec,
Having the right people for the job can make or break a small business. With a smaller team to rely on and fewer resources to devote to hiring, any position unfilled is a strain on productivity. So it’s not...
MONCTON – A multinational information technology service and consulting company has opened its doors in Moncton with 50 employees and plans to hire 250 more in the next few years.
In Nova Scotia, there are nine “sandboxes”, which encourage student entrepreneurship. Most important, the startup culture has spread throughout the region, enough that anyone who aspires to launch a company can be directed to a group that can help.
Ocean’s Door hopes to send lobster to both people’s homes and restaurants who want fresh, New Brunswick seafood. The first phase is to ship throughout Canada, then phase two, they have plans to go international, particularly in the Chinese...
Atlantic Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are lagging behind when it comes to “digital maturity,” according to a new survey by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
New Brunswick should be at the leading edge of this revolution of replacing plastic-based products with wood-based products. We were among the first to use wood pulp to make clothing.
MONCTON – The government of New Brunswick launched a pilot program that will provide entrepreneurs one-on-one help to navigate the business regulatory system, Economic Development and Small Business Minister Mary Wilson announced Wednesday night.
Twelve New Brunswick companies are heading to China and South Korea later this month to explore seafood-related export opportunities.
Millennia TEA is also one of eight startups from around the world participating in the latest cohort of food X, one of the world’s leading food innovation accelerators in the world based in New York.
Blaine Higgs made the comments in a scrum with reporters after the federal Liberals were re-elected for another term Monday.
“For around 30 years now, we’ve been providing our customers with fast, healthy Lebanese and middle eastern experience. We have dine-in, take out, delivery, catering, and really what we focus on is a fast-casual environment,” said Peter Nahas, vice...
In the draw of, September 6, 2019, forty-six entrepreneur candidates with scores 113 and above were invited to apply for entrepreneurial work permit stream of Nova Scotia, and also in the draw of October 17, 2019, twelve applicants with...
Fredericton – For business partners and spouses Kevin Leboeuf and Alicia Phillips, the success of their beard grooming company Educated Beards has been a marathon rather than a sprint.
New VAC websites will be launching for all VACs in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East soon. More details about this change will be available in October.
“When you’re competing for capital, you’re competing on a global scale. Just because you’re performing well in New Brunswick in your sector, you still need to hit the $180,000 monthly revenue threshold to raise that Series A round,” says...
The strongest scenario proposed by the strategy, which would result in a 1.8 percent average annual growth rate in the labor force, requires more than doubling the current number of immigrants and non-permanent residents within five years. It proposes...
The subject of the seminar is to introduce Canadian immigration opportunities in Atlantic provinces, particularly the New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and Prince Edward Island Entrepreneurship Program.
New Brunswick Business Council president and CEO Adrienne O’Pray say the growth numbers are showing that things are going in the right direction.
“Dear GSJ describes economic development in simple terms: what is really going on in our economy, what initiatives are underway and where we most need to lean into challenges and opportunities.”
In New Brunswick, the report found the province’s startup community had its most successful year since 2011 when Radian6 and Q1 Labs announced they were exiting with a reported value of more than $1 billion. The report found that...
It was time for me to come back to Canada so I bought a suitcase so I could stuff it with cacao and come home,” says McGuire. “I was doing a little bit of research. I thought, ‘I’m going...
FREDERICTON – A New Brunswick Biotech company is being recognized by BioNB for its contributions to the sector.
The university’s president and vice-chancellor, Paul Mazerolle, said there’s already synergy between the partners. UNB is involved in Siemens’ work in smart grid technology and cybersecurity in New Brunswick.
Over the last few years, the Atlantic Growth Strategy and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot have helped PEI attract more immigrants and new Canadians.
The organization will deliver settlement services to newcomers before they arrive in Canada
The mandate of this project is to outline concrete opportunities for the development of the hemp crop in New Brunswick based on its core assets, established industries, potential partnerships and synergies that define New Brunswick’s unique opportunities in a...
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is scheduled to give a keynote speech on interprovincial trade.
Precipitating in an Entrepreneurial stream information session is one of the eligible connections to New Brunswick.
The new report from the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC), titled Digital Technology Firms: Their Importance and Role in Atlantic Canada’s Economy, found that digital technology firms in Atlantic Canada accounted for $6.1-billion in revenue in 2017, up from...
The centerpiece of the conference is the policy debates, where resolutions submitted by local chambers from across the country will be debated by the delegates in attendance.
Also, the New Brunswick Immigration information session in Eastern Asia is going to be held at the end of October.
There have been over a million net new jobs created since the Liberals came to power.
Manufacturing doesn’t sound sexy, but it’s one of the most important industries for New Brunswick’s economy. So important that Herb Emery, University of New Brunswick’s Vaughan Chair in Regional Economics, thinks advancing the sector may be the province’s best...
Caregivers will soon have access to 2 new 5-year caregiver immigration pilots that will replace expiring and ineffective pilot programs.
The Bulgaria Permanent Residence and 2-Step Track Citizenship Programs allow a family to quickly obtain both permanent residency (PR) and citizenship in the European Union and an interview is now required to obtain PR.
To meet the current and future labor market needs, the provincial government of NB has recently released a population growth strategy known as the new beginnings strategy. With it being valid from the years 2019-2024 it also includes a...
A seminar concerning a population growth strategy for New Brunswick will be held in Saint John on August 27, 2019.
No paper applications will be accepted after Sept 1, therefore, the applications will have to be submitted via the portal.
In the draw of August 15, 2019, 10 Entrepreneur candidates were invited to apply, with scores of 112 and above.
Canada is a proud member of the OECD and our Government welcomes the OECD’s latest report, Recruiting Immigrant Workers: Canada.
Swallow Immigration consultancy Inc. would like to welcome all the active agents and Immigration companies/firms serving clients worldwide for cooperation on New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program- Entrepreneur Stream.
Please be informed that New Brunswick Immigration’s officials will be in South Africa in May 2019 to make presentations about living and working in New Brunswick and provide an overview of immigration under New Brunswick Entrepreneurial Program.
Eligibility Requirements: •have an eligible connection to New Brunswick; and •be between 22-55 years of age; and
The largest city: Saint John Area:72,908 Sq. Km New Brunswick is a coastal state located in the east of Canada by the Atlantic Ocean and also bordered with The United States of America.
Other benefits of studying in a Canadian institution are: 1- Part-time work permit for the students who are studying
If you are a DESIGNATED EMPLOYER and would like to partake in these events, please contact us for registration instructions.
The Business Unit will begin accepting 2019 Expressions Of Interest (EOI) for the Entrepreneurial Stream beginning today.