Author: Ted McDonald, Pablo Miah, Jacob Morehouse
Year: 2026
Category:
Report
New Brunswick relies on a steady supply of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) workers to support its digital economy. To inform planning for this workforce, this report looks at how ICT graduates and ICT‑skilled immigrants enter the province’s labour force and how many remain in New Brunswick over time. Using linked administrative data, the study examines graduation numbers, immigration inflows, and the factors that influence whether individuals stay in the province.
The findings show that college ICT graduates tend to remain in New Brunswick at much higher rates than university graduates, and that student origin plays an important role in retention. Immigration is also a key source of ICT talent, with most ICT‑skilled newcomers arriving through the Provincial Nominee Program. However, retention among permanent residents varies by immigration stream, with some groups more likely to leave the province over time. These insights help build a clearer picture of how ICT‑skilled individuals contribute to New Brunswick’s labour force and highlight opportunities to strengthen long‑term retention.
