New Brunswick, the largest of Canada's three Maritime Provinces is the only constitutionally bilingual province (French and English) in the federation. The provincial capital is Fredericton. Population (Statistics Canada in 2007) is 750,851. Approximately, 1.7 million, people visited New Brunswick in 2006. Average temperatures in N.B are as follows; in January -9 to2 (middle of winter), May 10 to 8 (middle of spring), July 26 to 20 (middle of summer), October 7 to 5 (middle of fall).
New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program
Through the Provincial Nominee Program, New Brunswick actively seeks qualified immigrants who will fill labor market shortages, or create employment and business opportunities. New Brunswick has signed a Provincial Nominee Agreement with the federal government, which allows the province to play a more active role in immigration by selecting a number of immigrants to fulfill specific economic needs.
To be considered as an Entrepreneur Applicant:
- You must have previous management experience with proven success as a senior executive and/or business owner,
- Your business skills must be relevant to the business you intend to pursue in New Brunswick,
- You must have sufficient funds to finance the first phase of the planned business venture without third party assistance and to support your family for a period of up to two years (net worth about $250,000 to $300,000). The personal net worth requirement will vary based on business venture proposed,
- You are required to participate in the business in an active managerial role.
- The ability to speak English and/or French is critical to your success as an entrepreneur in New Brunswick.