Press Releases
Global Intelligence to create jobs in Fredericton
July 16, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) — Global Intelligence, a cyberforensics company, will expand its operations in Fredericton and create up to five new jobs with support from the provincial government. “Global Intelligence joins an ever-growing list of innovative companies who want to be part of this province’s leading cybersecurity ecosystem,” said deputy premier Stephen Horsman. “Your […]
Capital investment in Grand Falls manufacturing company
July 12, 2018, GRAND FALLS (GNB) – G.R. Thériault Ltd., a manufacturer of windows and doors in Grand Falls, is undertaking a $250,000 capital expansion with support from the provincial government. The expansion will also result in the creation of two new full-time jobs. “Supporting the growth of companies that have a strong history of export […]
Canopy Growth to create up to 136 jobs in Fredericton
July 5, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Canopy Growth Corp., one of the world’s largest cannabis producers, will create up to 136 jobs in Fredericton over the next six years. The jobs are expected to result from the corporation’s $40-million investment in a new production facility. “Your government is committed to ensuring the legalization of adult-use cannabis […]
Shediac Lobster Shop to expand and create up to eight new jobs
July 4, 2018, SHEDIAC (GNB) – Shediac Lobster Shop Ltd. is expanding its operations and creating up to eight new jobs, with support from the provincial government. “Enabling New Brunswick companies to continue to grow and succeed is an important component of your government’s multi-year economic growth plan,” said Shediac-Beaubassin-Cap-Pelé MLA Victor Boudreau. “The Shediac Lobster […]
NB Proud Award given to high school students
June 30, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – Opportunities NB has awarded $1,000 each to 12 high school graduates to help them achieve their post-secondary goals. “It was exciting to receive the highest number of applications since the program began,” said Economic Development Minister Francine Landry, who is also the minister responsible for Opportunities NB. “It is evident […]
Difenda to establish cybersecurity presence and create jobs in Fredericton
June 28, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) — Difenda, a cybersecurity company, will open a cyber command centre in Fredericton and create up to five new jobs with support from the provincial government. “Your government has been making smart, strategic investments to establish New Brunswick as a leader in high-growth sectors like cybersecurity,” said deputy premier Stephen Horsman. […]
Seven companies honoured at 2018 Export Awards
June 15, 2018, MONCTON (GNB) – Seven New Brunswick companies received awards for their achievements at the 2018 Export Awards Gala, on June 14 in Moncton. “These companies contribute greatly to the economic prosperity of the province by creating jobs, adding to the GDP, increasing tax revenue and attracting new skilled workers,” said Economic Development Minister […]
TD Insurance poised for further job growth in Saint John
June 11, 2018, SAINT JOHN (GNB) – TD Insurance is expanding its business in Saint John and creating up to 250 new jobs over the next seven years in partnership with the provincial government. “New Brunswick is a world leader in the business services sector thanks to our strong workforce,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “The […]
Perth-Andover company expanding operations
June 8, 2018, PERTH-ANDOVER (GNB) – Atlantic Potato Distributors is expanding its operation in Perth-Andover, creating up to 10 full-time jobs with support from the provincial and federal governments. “Spurring growth of New Brunswick businesses is instrumental to your government’s multi-year economic growth plan,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “This project will help Atlantic Potato Distributors […]
Export Awards finalists announced
May 31, 2018, MONCTON (GNB) – Six New Brunswick Export Awards will be presented during a gala event in Moncton on June 14. More than 30 companies are finalists for the awards that recognize outstanding export performance. “Companies in New Brunswick have continued to prosper within the international marketplace,” said Economic Development Minister Francine Landry, who […]
Siemens to establish cybersecurity centre in Fredericton
May 30, 2018, TORONTO (GNB) – Multinational technology company Siemens has chosen to establish a cybersecurity centre in Fredericton. The venture is expected to create up to 30 highly skilled jobs in the province by 2020 with another 30 jobs in Phase 2, and will also support training, education and research and development. The new positions […]
LuminUltra to create jobs in Fredericton
May 30, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – LuminUltra Technologies is creating seven additional full-time jobs with support from the provincial government. “LuminUltra is a gem of this province’s science and technology sector,” said deputy premier Stephen Horsman. “It is wonderful to see an innovative New Brunswick company continue to grow and thrive. These will be good-paying jobs […]
S&P Data to create 289 jobs in Edmundston
May 25, 2018, EDMUNDSTON (GNB) – S&P Data is establishing a business services centre in Edmundston, creating up to 289 jobs over the next five years with support from the provincial government. “Growing the business services sector in New Brunswick is a part of your government’s multi-year economic growth plan,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “These new […]
Investment in expansion of Bathurst electric motor repair company
May 24, 2018, BATHURST (GNB) – Rogers Electric and Machine in Bathurst is undertaking a $3-million expansion and creating five new jobs with support from the provincial government. “Economic growth and job creation are major components of your government’s multi-year economic growth plan,” said Economic Development Minister Francine Landry, who is also the minister responsible for […]
Cooke Aquaculture to create up to 100 new jobs
May 17, 2018, BLACKS HARBOUR (GNB) — Cooke Aquaculture will create up to 100 new jobs in New Brunswick over the next five years with support from the provincial government. “Your government’s multi-year economic growth plan is focused on investing to help New Brunswick-based businesses to compete in markets around the world,” said Premier Brian Gallant. […]
Apex Industries to create 80 jobs in Moncton
May 17, 2018, MONCTON (GNB) – Apex Industries will create up to 80 full-time jobs in Moncton over the next two years with support from the provincial and federal governments. “Creating jobs is at the heart of your government’s multi-year economic growth plan,” said Premier Brian Gallant. “Having a homegrown success story like Apex choose to […]
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories to establish National Innovation Centre in Fredericton
May 16, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – After considering multiple jurisdictions, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) selected New Brunswick to establish its National Innovation Centre. This will help the company significantly expand its cybersecurity research capabilities. CNL will invest more than $3 million in equipment and security for its new Knowledge Park facility. It will also add 24 […]
Discovery Drill to create 15 jobs in Beresford
May 14, 2018, BERESFORD (GNB) – Discovery Drill will create 15 jobs in Beresford by the end of 2019 with support from the provincial and federal governments. “Your government has been working every day to support the growth of innovative companies like Discovery Drill,” said Education and Early Childhood Development Minister Brian Kenny. “New Brunswick’s multi-year […]
Cam Tran to create 15 jobs in Sackville
May 11, 2018, SACKVILLE (GNB) – An Ontario-based company is opening a manufacturing facility in Sackville with support from the provincial government. Cam Tran specializes in the manufacturing, repair and renewal of electrical distribution transformers. “Job creation is instrumental to your government’s multi-year economic growth plan,” said Memramcook-Tantramar MLA Bernard LeBlanc. “We are so pleased that […]
Summit on cybersecurity skills and workforce development
May 7, 2018, FREDERICTON (GNB) – CyberNB, a special operating agency of Opportunities NB, will host its second international cybersecurity skills and workforce development summit, CyberSmart, May 15-16 in Fredericton. “Being the only event of its kind in North America, we are bringing together people who want to find solutions and find them by working […]