Located on the East Coast of Canada, New Brunswick’s time zone advantage, state-of-the-art infrastructure, low operating costs and top-tier talent make us your ideal gateway to North American and global markets.
Our size is our strength. In New Brunswick we have leading academic institutions, cutting-edge R&D, an engaged private sector and supportive government coming together to create a dynamic ecosystem where collaboration fuels innovation.
More companies are choosing New Brunswick than ever before.
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Our smaller size is part of our value proposition. Things move faster in New Brunswick because connecting and building relationships with decision makers and stakeholders is easier than in larger urban regions.
Less red tape, less bureaucracy, less barriers, more time, more productivity, and more success. These are the foundations of our fundamental value proposition — agility.
Canada’s free trade agreements make it the ideal destination for companies looking to expand their global footprint. With 15 free trade agreements, in 51 international markets with more than 1.5 billion consumers worldwide, the possibilities are endless. As Canada’s only bilingual province, New Brunswick offers French companies a seamless transition into the North American market, providing support for both French and English business operations.
We are uniquely positioned to capitalize on world markets with the ability to serve North America, South American and European markets all in the same business day. New Brunswick is four hours behind London and four hours ahead of Los Angeles, which facilitates access to both Europe and North America in the same business day.
Our mid-sized cities are ranked #1 as most cost-competitive locations in North America with 23% overall cost savings compared to Toronto and 20% compared to Vancouver. Wondering how much you could save by making the move to New Brunswick? Get in touch with our team!
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New Brunswick stands out as one of the fastest growing tech talent markets in North America. We have the highest growth in the Gen Z population (15 to 24 years old) in Canada and our Millennial population (25 to 39 years old) is growing faster than the Canadian average, so you can be sure talent will exist here well into the future.
With access to talent, support from our client engagement team and a nine year job tenure average — New Brunswick makes doing business easy.
Our team goes above and beyond. When working with us, you can expect first-class service as we support you in navigating the regulatory environment that comes with operating a business in New Brunswick, licencing and permits, and making the right connections to achieve your goals.
Contact Our France TeamAs a member of l’Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (l’OIF), the Government of New Brunswick coordinates and promotes the activities of the province within the international Francophonie which includes identifying economic, cultural, institutional, and other opportunities for the people of New Brunswick.
France is an important partner to New Brunswick as it is a gateway to Europe, just as New Brunswick is a gateway to North America for France. Through a Bilateral Agreement between New Brunswick and le Département de la Vienne which has been renewed since 1983, both parties are provided with opportunities to promote tourism, business, and provincial skills.
“I know we can do better.” Mark McAllister felt healthcare data was too inaccessible to the public and was confident that we could change how people access this vital information. The result was VeroSource, a Fredericton-based firm launched in 2014 with a vision for putting healthcare information in the hands of people and families. The […]
In August, Port Saint John announced it would soon have six container cranes operating along the Saint John waterfront, the most it has ever had in operation at one time. The cranes are just the latest in a series of investments in Saint John made by DP World, the port’s primary terminal operator. Expected to […]
Partner Seafood Inc. is a Dieppe, New Brunswick-based company dedicated to offering premium-quality seafood sourced sustainably from the Atlantic Ocean. Its product portfolio includes shellfish, fresh and frozen seafood, and value-added seafood products tailored to meet the demands of diverse international markets. The company’s focus on sustainability, quality, and traceability is central to its operations […]
