On June 13, New Brunswick successfully negotiated with the federal government of Canada, from the point 2,750 PR entries in 2025 (after having 50% cut last year - 5,500 units) has been increased 1.500, up to total 4.250 slots

The Acting Minister of Labour, Jean-Claude D’Amours, emphasized: the increase in quotas aims to meet the urgent demand for human resources in healthcare, education, and the construction industry – the fields that New Brunswick is severely lacking.

In return, New Brunswick is ready to accept more 400 refugees, provided that they agree to relocate here within the next 2 years. The federal government will support approximately 14.1 million CAD to arrange adequate temporary accommodation for these individuals.

Mr. Louis-Philippe Gauthier, vice president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Atlantic region, said: "With 51% of small business owners in New Brunswick reporting that the shortage of skilled labor is their biggest issue in the first quarter of this year, we need to seize every opportunity to connect skilled labor with industries in need. Provincial representatives will meet with refugees interested in settling in New Brunswick in the coming weeks.

This decision has helped New Brunswick ease labor bottlenecks in sectors that are experiencing a shortage of workers. It attracts young people, balances the aging population - increasing the impetus for long-term development. It promises to improve the quality of public services such as healthcare, education, and construction - thanks to the influx of new resources.