These measures will assist international students by ensuring that studies completed outside Canada will count towards a future PGWP, and by allowing international students to complete their entire program online from abroad and still be eligible for a PGWP....
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The premier of New Brunswick says more than $200 million in new, private investment projects are an indicator of growth in the province over the past year despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canada Launches Hong Kong Pathway that will Attract Recent Graduates and Skilled Workers with Faster Permanent Residency
The Province of New Brunswick will accept applications under the NB Skilled Worker stream from international graduates working in New Brunswick in a NOC D position and who meet the following criteria:
Canada launches a mobility working group with Ukraine to expand collaboration on migration between Canada and Ukraine
The government of Canada today announced that former international students who hold or held a PGWP will have the opportunity to apply for an open work permit. These will be valid for 18 months and allow former international students...
Ottawa, December 31, 2020—Effective January 1, 2021, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada is renewing a temporary public policy that provides more time for temporary residents to apply to restore their legal status in Canada.
Swallow Immigration Consultancy wishes you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. During this holiday season, our office is going to be closed from Dec. 24th, 2020 to Jan. 3rd, 2021. We’ll be back to work on Jan. 4th, 2021. If...
In response to questions surrounding the New Brunswick Express Entry Stream, the Province has prepared the following Q&As to respond to your most common questions.
In the last draw on Dec. 17, 2020, Entrepreneur candidates with scores of 85 and above were invited to apply in PEI. This new lowest-ever score makes PEIPNP a very attractive and viable option for many clients.
Bill 28, proposed to the Legislature on Tuesday, seeks to amend the section of the Municipal Elections Act that outlines who is allowed to vote to include permanent residents of Canada.
Immigration pick up as the economy also rebounds Dec 11, 2020 by Inda Intiar The Bank of Canada deputy governor Paul Beaudry says: Expects to see immigration pick up as the economy also rebounds. That would include more international students...
FREDERICTON – The Startup Diversity Report 2020 By Planet Hatch, Expected To Be Released In Full On Friday, Shows An Increase In Women-Run Businesses, Indigenous-Run Businesses, And Newcomer-Run Businesses In Fredericton.
The New Brunswick Express Entry Stream is designed for Foreign Nationals with the skills, education and work experience to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy, who are ready to live and work in New Brunswick and meet the requirements for...
The company is expanding in a big way in Moncton, with a new bakery worth more than $4.5-million set to open in the Hub City later this year.
The pandemic has highlighted the contribution of immigrants to the well-being of our communities and across all sectors of the economy. Our health-care system relies on immigrants to keep Canadians safe and healthy. Other industries, such as information technology...
As of October 20, 2020, some designated learning institutions (DLIs) are now able to reopen to international students who aren’t currently in Canada and who
Growing up, Daniel Purcell used to stop by in Fredericton as he traveled from his home in Ontario to his parents’ home province of Nova Scotia.
Learning institutions whose COVID-19 readiness plans have been approved by their provincial or territorial government will soon be able to welcome more international students back to their schools.
The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced details for the opening of the 2020 Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program, building further on the government’s commitment to reuniting families.
Government introduces new border measures to protect Canadian public health, provides update on travel restrictions
Rogers Communications and the City of Fredericton announced last week that 5G is now available in the city through the internet provider.
“My answer here is the economy, the economy, the economy. If we can get this place going, and I am confident that we can and have high-paying, good-paying jobs, this issue will look after itself. That is my belief,”...
Due to the high demand of the Atlantic provinces of Canada in the fields related to health, those who want to work in the profession of Personal Support Worker in these provinces can send us their resume at info@swallowimmigration.ca
Visitors who are currently in Canada and have a valid job offer will be able to apply for an employer-specific work permit and, if approved, receive the permit without having to leave the country, thanks to a new public...
OTTAWA – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland has been officially sworn in as the new federal Finance Minister, replacing the outgoing Bill Morneau. Freeland becomes the first woman to ever hold the role at the federal level.
Driven by global demand for energy, a desire for efficient and low-emission energy options and rapidly advancing technologies, companies are responding to change and to consumer demand.
N.B. Sees ‘Most Complete Employment Recovery’ Among Provinces: Statistics Canada Aug 10, 2020 by Huddle Staff New Brunswick saw “the most complete employment recovery of all provinces to date,” according to Statistics Canada’s July Labour Force Survey. Employment in New Brunswick...
UNB Saint John MBA Program Welcomes Students Into Class In September, Both In Person And Virtually
The BMO Labour Market Report Card ranked the Hub City first out of 33 cities and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Moncton is not surprised.
Ottawa, July 14, 2020—Visitors and study or work permit holders in Canada normally have 90 days after their temporary immigration status expires to apply to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to restore it.
Minister Mendicino announces changes to facilitate online learning for international students July 14, 2020—Ottawa—
The Visa Application Centre in Istanbul and Ankara will re-open for business on Wednesday, 8th July, and will provide the following limited services until further notice.
FREDERICTON – New Brunswick has moved to the next stage of the Yellow recovery phase, except for the Campbellton Zone 5 region, which remains in the Orange phase. The province also expects an “Atlantic Bubble” with open borders between...
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According to the report, New Brunswick would have recovered 95 percent of its February GDP by the end of the year.
David Campbell, the president of Moncton-based Jupia Consultants Inc., said what we want to see now is a sustained recovery.
These are unique times, marked by uncertainty, and with that comes a level of uneasiness and anxiety. One thing that remains certain is UNB’s commitment to providing a safe environment for students, faculty, and staff.
N.B. ‘Open’ To Considering Financial Support For International StudentsJun 4, 2020by Inda IntiarAs many international students across New Brunswick have become stuck and cash-strapped,the province is encouraging them to fill job vacancies.Post-secondary, Training and Labour Minister Trevor Holder says...
We would like to inform you that the University of New Brunswick is going to have an info session to introduce a few of their short-term educational opportunities which are suitable for entrepreneurs, who are willing to run a business in Canada.
From studying in New Brunswick to Canada’s Permanent Residency Please be informed that we are going to have a webinar about the University of New Brunswick’s programs for international students and different New Brunswick’s immigration programs those graduate students...
Friday will mark two weeks since the province moved to the orange phase. According to the government’s plan, the next phase – yellow – will allow gatherings of 50 people or fewer with physical distancing, and a family and...
Please be informed that we are going to have a webinar about the New Brunswick Entrepreneurial program on May 27th at 10:00 am, New Brunswick time.
That makes New Brunswick the only province in Canada to have no existing cases, joining Yukon and the Northwest Territories with zero active cases as of Saturday afternoon.
During the COVID-19 outbreak, workers in certain roles and industries have been under considerable pressure, and the government recognizes that international students who are already present in Canada will help meet the challenges of the pandemic.
Chief medical officer of health Dr. Jennifer Russell says we have been successful in the early stage of the pandemic.
As New Brunswick reports no new COVID-19 cases for the sixth time in the last 10 days, the conversation in the province has inched towards the re-opening of the economy, as reflected in the provincial press conference Monday.
Marcel LeBrun and David Alston are former executives at Radian6 and Salesforce.com. They are technology entrepreneurs, small business owners, and actively involved in community initiatives in New Brunswick.
So far, we have zero deaths in New Brunswick from this virus. We reached our peak in “new cases per day” on March 29.
As part of the government response, restrictions are in place for all travel to Canada, with some exemptions for essential travel for certain travelers. Some international students are exempt from the travel restrictions and are authorized to travel to...
The important points about international students: If you have a valid study permit or you were approved for a study permit on or before March 18, you will still be able to come to Canada. If you are travelling...
As announced on March 24, they are eligible to receive $900 if they have lost their job due to the COVID-19 situation.
The dealership launched a free pick-up and delivery service of prescriptions and online grocery orders to those in need in the greater Fredericton area.
Regulation Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations {Amendment of Certain Fees)
A Saint John woman will be receiving an award in April to recognize the work she’s done early in her career.
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Prime Minister announces more support for workers and businesses through Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
The survey also found that a quarter of small firms would not be able to survive for more than a month with a drop-in business income of more than 50 percent.
New Brunswick’s chief medical officer of health says numerous businesses and public spaces “must be closed,” effective Tuesday, until further notice.
We will also continue to implement our plan to increase Francophone immigration outside Quebec while supporting the successful integration and retention of French-speaking newcomers and strengthening Francophone communities.
The latest labour force survey, released Friday, shows the province added 1,500 full-time jobs and lost 1,400 part-time positions.
More than 22,000 seafood professionals attended the 2019 event to discover suppliers, products and trends, and to create business connections.
Sunset Grill focuses on healthy, made-to-order breakfast and lunch and prepares food without using a deep fryer. It started in the 1980s in the Beaches area of Toronto and now has locations across Ontario and Alberta.
Immigration Operational Bulletin 669 (modified) – Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) – Special processing instructions for temporary residence, permanent residence, and citizenship applications – February 7, 2020
Lenehan and the current executive team will continue leading Xplornet and the company will remain headquartered in Woodstock, N.B.
We are carefully studying a project that would broaden access to solar energy in Saint John. If the business case is proven, customers of Saint John Energy would be able to rent solar panels in the ground-mounted solar array...
CBC’s Dragons’ Den will be hosting auditions across Canada throughout March and they’ll be making their only New Brunswick stop in Saint John March 12. They will be holding auditions in Halifax on March 14.
The process to make sourdough begins with placing a mixture of flour, water, and yeast in a jar to ferment. These ingredients need to be regularly refreshed by adding more of the ingredients for about a week.
Last draw for Nova Scotia Province The last draw of Nova Scotia Entrepreneur Program on February 5, 2020, twenty-seven entrepreneur candidates with score 115 and above invited to apply.
New Brunswick Cities See Record Immigration Year In 2019 Feb 11, 2020 by Huddle Staff New Brunswick received a record 6,000 new permanent residents last year, a 30 percent increase from 4,610 in 2018, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship...
New Brunswick Adds 4,600 Jobs In January Feb 9, 2020 by Brad Perry Employment in New Brunswick rose by 4,600 people in the first month of 2020, according to Statistics Canada. The agency’s latest labour force survey, released Friday, showed...
CarbonCure Named Cleantech Company of 2020 Feb 5, 2020 by Carol Moreira DARTMOUTH –CarbonCure Technologies, a Dartmouth company that enables concrete producers to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete, has been named 2020 North American Cleantech Company of the Year...
Sushi Blossom had a soft opening on January 27 at its 174 Hampton Road location and will hold a grand opening later this month. Its menu offers a wide variety of Japanese and Korean dishes, with an emphasis on...
Swallow Immigration Consultancy Inc., managed by Mrs. Nousheen Pourjahani, founded in New Brunswick, Canada consults and provides accurate and documented information to applicants who are interested in immigrating to Canada. With comprehensive knowledge and information about immigration laws and programs, Swallow Immigration Consultancy Inc.
YQM also had a record volume of cargo flights carrying over 1.8 million kilograms of live lobster to China or European markets.
We have attracted a higher share of immigrants with young children than most other provinces and this has helped us push through another psychological barrier.
But the proposed municipal nominee program means small and mid-sized cities like Moncton, Saint John and Fredericton could also have a chance to make similar recommendations.
Moncton IHOP Opens With 80 Employees And Lineups Outside The Door Jan 14, 2020 byTara Clow MONCTON – The International House of Pancakes is now serving Atlantic Canada. The IHOP on Mountain Road had its grand opening Tuesday morning...
The project will serve national security interests and fits within the federal government’s National Cybersecurity Strategy and Innovation Agenda. Furthermore, the Cyber Centre will distinguish New Brunswick as a national leader in cybersecurity, specifically for critical infrastructure protection.
The Ross Ventures commercial building under construction on Carleton Street is the largest private sector project under development in the downtown area, reflecting the ongoing commercial and residential growth in the city centre.
The 12-week accelerator based in Fredericton accepts five to seven companies each year. The 2020 program will run from April 27 to July 16. The deadline for applications is February 15.
Ten finalists will be chosen to pitch at the forum on April 2nd, 2020 at the Fredericton Convention Centre, with up to $3,500 in cash prizes up for grabs.
Colleen Baxter with JDI says 87 percent of those jobs will be filled in Atlantic Canada, with 74 percent in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
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.
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.
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.
Addressing These 5 Election Priorities Will Help N.B. Chart Its Economic Future
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 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...
There have been over a million net new jobs created since the Liberals came to power.
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.
Other benefits of studying in a Canadian institution are: 1- Part-time work permit for the students who are studying
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Any Canadian Citizens who are permanently living in Canada with the age of 18 or above can apply for some of the relatives to immigrate to Canada. If they succeed to collect their permanent residency, they will be able...
The Startup program has been created to attract Entrepreneurs who have potential and innovative ability to set up jobs in Canada as well as to be competitive in a worldwide market.
Self-employed is a person who : Has enough experience in any Cultural Activities, Athletics or managing a Farm Has a strong tendency to be self-employed in Canada
Justin Trudot's Cabinet will modify some of the strict Citizenship laws of the previous government.They are going to : - The age of the exemption to submit Language skill proficiency will change from 14 - 64 to 18 -...