New Brunswick Legislation Introduced to Support Interprovincial Labour Mobility

March 28, 2025

The New Brunswick government has introduced legislative amendments to improve labour mobility and reduce interprovincial barriers.

“With potential tariff-related disruptions and an uncertain economic climate, workers and businesses need the ability to adapt quickly to quickly changing circumstances,” said Jean-Claude D’Amours, acting minister of post-secondary education, training and labour. “A flexible and responsive labour market is essential during these times, and these amendments reinforce these objectives.”

The amendments to the Fair Registration Practices in Regulated Professions Act, if passed, would reduce barriers and ensure skilled workers can enter the New Brunswick workforce without unnecessary obstacles.

They would reduce the time a professional registered in another Canadian jurisdiction would have to wait to begin work within the province. Eligible applicants would be allowed to begin working once the relevant New Brunswick regulatory body has received proof of their registration in the same or substantially similar profession.

The province’s regulatory bodies would still have the authority to provide final approval in the registration process.

“Our government acknowledges the important role of our regulatory bodies and the critical work they do to support New Brunswick’s labour market,” said D’Amours. “They have been excellent partners, and we will continue to engage with them for the advancement of the province.”

The act became law in 2022. It is meant to help remove barriers so qualified people can practise their profession in New Brunswick sooner and are treated fairly when they apply for a licence to practise.

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