Did you know that New Brunswick is the only bilingual province in all of Canada?

Canada is a very peculiar country, not only is it the largest country in the Americas and the second largest in the world, but it is also diverse, multicultural, welcoming and its inhabitants express themselves in two languages, that's right, in Canada there are two official languages, English and French, but depending on the province, one or the other is used, except in New Brunswick, since this is the only bilingual province in the country. 

Now, if you know a little about Canada, you are probably wondering about Quebec. Well, despite Quebec's huge French population, this province is not officially bilingual, in fact, it is entirely French-speaking, only in some cities like Montreal is English spoken. If you are a foreigner planning to live in Canada, knowing some historical facts about the country will help you better understand its cultural dynamics and how to adapt to it.

In 1969, New Brunswick adopted a law that made English and French the official languages of the province; this means that both languages now have the same rights and privileges of use as in all institutions of Parliament and government in Canada. 

In New Brunswick, there are neighborhoods that are divided according to the language they use, for example, there are areas where the population speaks more English than French and vice versa, for example, in Fredericton, its capital, they speak more English, but in the more rural areas French is spoken, as well as areas where both languages are spoken equally. 

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Other interesting facts about New Brunswick

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• The oldest "still in use" university building in Canada is the Old Arts Building, located on the Fredericton campus of the University of New Brunswick.
• The University of New Brunswick is, along with the University of Georgia, the oldest university in North America.
• Fiddleheads (edible, tightly coiled fiddlehead ferns that resemble the spiral end of a fiddle) are a provincial delicacy and even more so if picked from the riverbank in springtime, in fact, you can savor them as a wonderful dish served with Atlantic salmon.

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Migration plans

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Another peculiar attraction of New Brunswick that attracts a lot of attention of foreign workers is that it presents immigration plans for permanent residency. This is quite positive because, according to statistical data that you can check on the official website of the government of the province, the current performance of the economy is growing. If you are thinking of applying for a Canadian visa, New Brunswick is an ideal option, since its cost of living is one of the lowest in Canada and there are immigration plans that favor your entry to the country, such as, for example, the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP), which is based on the selection and nomination of workers with special skills, training and knowledge that allow them to qualify to live and work in the province. Here we share this link from Immiland Canada that will take you to more information, click on the link.

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There is also a migration program that was announced just this year 2023 to attract all citizens of any nationality without the need for a positive LMIA, as long as the applicant masters a level of French CLB 5, i.e. conversational. This program is called Mobility Francophone/MobilitéFrancophone and is a viable alternative for the whole family. For more information, click on this link from Immiland Canada .

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This beautiful coastal province is a region prone to the flourishing of large forests that cover more than 80% of its geography, this makes it an attractive province for anyone who wishes to live, work or study in a natural and peaceful environment. If you wish to live in Canada, this can be a good province. However, we always recommend you to review your documentation with enough time, remember that all your papers must be translated into the official language of Canada, either English or French, by a certified translator. At Immiland, we offer translation services by OTTIAQ members, we also do affidavit for different situations, here you can explore our service and much more.

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At Immiland, we are more than happy to assist you in your immigration process. If you would like to schedule an appointment with our consultants, click on this link.

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With love,

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Immiland

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