Atlantic Canada employers need more applicants, study finds Employers have a positive attitude towards immigrants, but face difficulties when hiring because of a lack of applicants. Many employers across Atlantic Canada find it difficult to hire because there are not enough applicants with the necessary experience or skills. By Mohanad Moetaz
New Brunswick committed to welcoming immigrants despite COVID-19 In 2020, New Brunswick issued 2,020 nominations, comparable to 2019, but the number of new immigrants was underwhelming. The number of immigration candidates who were nominated by New Brunswick to immigrate to Canada in 2020 were similar to previous years. By Mohanad Moetaz
New Brunswick introduces targeted searches of Express Entry pool EOI-based invitations will continue alongside new labour market-driven searches of Express Entry pool Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. Express Entry candidates may now receive an invitation to apply for a provincial nomination from New Brunswick whether they’ve registered an Expression of Interest with the province or not. By CIC News
New Brunswick reopens Express Entry category and expands list of priority occupations UPDATE: The temporary opening of this stream has now ended The province of New Brunswick has temporarily reopened its Express Entry Labour Market Stream to Expressions of Interest from eligible skilled workers with professional experience in 14 priority occupations, including seven tech-related positions. By Stephen Smith
New Brunswick’s Express Entry Labour Market Stream reopens to IT workers, others UPDATE: The temporary opening of this stream to candidates outlined in this story ended January 31 The Express Entry New Brunswick Labour Market Stream has temporarily reopened to Expressions of Interest from skilled workers with work experience in software engineering and nine other occupation categories. By Stephen Smith
