Press Releases
New Brunswick researchers make new deals, connections at BIO International Convention
June 7, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – New Brunswick researchers and innovators are wrapping up their mission to the BIO International Convention in Boston, which runs from June 5 to 8, […]
2023 Export Awards presented to seven recipients
June 2, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB celebrated the province’s top-performing exporters at the 55th annual Export Awards in Fredericton on Thursday. “Expanding exports drives the development of new opportunities […]
39 companies vie for 2023 New Brunswick Export Awards
May 10, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB will pay tribute to the importance of the province’s exporting industries at its 55th annual gala to be held on June 1 in […]
Summit organized to assist newcomer professionals
May 3, 2023, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – More than 150 newcomer professionals gathered with government and private-sector stakeholders on Tuesday for a summit on workforce preparedness. “Newcomers have the skills […]
International technology company to establish National Digital Excellence Centre in Fredericton
21 April 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Thales Group, with support from the provincial and federal governments, is establishing its National Digital Excellence Centre (NDEC) in Fredericton. The centre will eventually […]
High school graduates can now apply for 2023 NB Proud Awards
April 5, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB is inviting 2023 high school graduates enrolled in New Brunswick post-secondary institutions to apply for one of its five NB Proud Awards. The […]
Province’s immigration allocation increases by 67 per cent, renewed immigration agreement signed
April 3, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced today it has received a 67 per cent increase in immigration allocations from the federal government. In addition, the provincial government […]
Support for projects to improve businesses’ competitiveness, exports
March 17, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government, through Opportunities NB, has committed more than $4.5 million in conditionally repayable loans since April 1 to support productivity improvement projects […]
Investments aim to help Saint John company increase production
March 17, 2023, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments today announced a combined investment of $800,000 to support the continued growth of Crosby Molasses Company Ltd. The provincial […]
New program launched to retain international students after graduation
Jan. 10, 2023, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB held the first Study and Succeed in New Brunswick conference Jan. 6-8. This marked the launch of the Study and Succeed in New […]
IBM Canada to establish client innovation centre with provincial support
Dec. 9, 2022, FREDERICTON (GNB) – IBM Canada, with support from the provincial government, is creating a client innovation centre in Fredericton with up to 250 full-time jobs. The jobs […]
Government support for up to 40 jobs in nuclear industry
Nov. 22, 2022, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The provincial government, through Opportunities NB, will support the creation of up to 40 full-time positions in a variety of nuclear engineering roles at […]
Federal-provincial immigration pilot project launched to address critical labour force vacancies
Nov. 7, 2022, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments today announced a new immigration stream called the New Brunswick Critical Worker Pilot to attract skilled workers into occupations that […]
Investment to help Saint John manufacturer create up to 29 new jobs and enhance productivity
Oct. 14, 2022, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial and federal governments today announced investments to help Razor Contract Manufacturing Ltd. in Saint John add up to 29 new jobs and enhance […]
Investment helps Miramichi company expand and create 30 new jobs
Sept. 27, 2022, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Sunny Corner Exploration Inc. is establishing operations and creating 30 new jobs in Miramichi with the support of the provincial and federal governments. Sunny Corner […]
CIBC to create more than 200 incremental full-time jobs at contact centres
August 29, 2022, FREDERICTON (GNB) – CIBC is creating more than 200 incremental full-time jobs over the next three years as it expands its contact centre operations in the province. […]
Immigration ministers meet to discuss priorities
July 29, 2022, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration met in Saint John this week to discuss joint immigration priorities of federal, provincial and territorial […]
Investment in venture capital company to support women-led businesses
July 27, 2022, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB is providing funding to Sandpiper Ventures, a female-led venture capital company established in 2020 with the mandate to invest in women-led and […]
Governments renew commitment to boost trade and investment in Atlantic region
July 26, 2022, FREDERICTON (GNB) – The governments of all four Atlantic provinces, along with the federal government, have unveiled an updated Atlantic Trade and Investment Growth Strategy. They have […]
Advanced small modular reactor event brings together energy industry leaders
June 15, 2022, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – Developing an advanced small modular reactor supply chain and building a skilled industry workforce in New Brunswick was the focus of an event […]