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Scale Your Defence Operations on Canada’s Atlantic Coast
New Brunswick offers a cost-competitive, highly scalable environment for defence operations, manufacturing, in-service support, and innovation, combined with direct access to Atlantic and Arctic strategic theatres. This enables efficient reach into European and North American markets.
New Brunswick is positioned as one of Canada’s most scalable environments for defence growth.
A Complete, Investment-Ready Defence Ecosystem
From training and testing to manufacturing and sustainment, New Brunswick provides a fully integrated environment for defence growth.
Strategic Atlantic and Arctic access.
Integrated logistics connecting to global markets.
50+ companies actively working in the defence supply chain.
New Brunswick’s Competitive Advantages
A unique combination of advantages for defence growth.
Military Infrastructure
Home to CFB Gagetown, one of Canada’s largest military training bases, supporting complex training, simulation, land-systems integration, mission preparation, and deployment.
Global Reach
Two deep-water, ice-free industrial ports with significant room for expansion:
- The Port of Saint John is one of the fastest-growing ports on the East Coast of North America.
- The Port of Belledune provides specialized handling and rapid access to European markets.
National Leader in Cybersecurity
17.8% of New Brunswick’s total workforce is concentrated in cybersecurity and defence occupations.
Home to the Cyber Centre, Canada’s most advanced networking and data fibre facility, a level II security-enabled hub critical for DND contract bids and a base for some of the nation’s top cybersecurity firms.
Skilled Workforce
- Highly trained talent pipeline aligned with defence sector needs
- Canada’s highest manufacturing worker tenure
- Second-highest per capita military employment in the country
Leading Defence R&D
Advanced research strengthening Canada’s capabilities in maritime, Arctic, and cyber domains, supporting innovation in naval sustainment, ocean mapping, and cybersecurity.
Cost Advantage
Lower land, labour, and operating costs enabling faster and larger-scale expansion.
Integrated Logistics Infrastructure
Seamless connectivity via ports, rail, air, and road across North America with efficient access to European markets.
Reach Out Today!
Defence investment in New Brunswick is already accelerating, with active engagement underway across the sector. Connect with our investment attraction team to explore current expansion opportunities.
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