Government of New Brunswick adds four retail occupations to AIP Oct. 14, cutting exclusions to four.

Government of New Brunswick expanded AIP on Oct. 14 to four more retail jobs after a Sept. 14 hospitality change; overseas applications remain restricted.

IRCNews desk October 16, 2026 Updated October 19, 2026 1 min read

Government of New Brunswick expanded AIP on Oct. 14 to four more retail jobs after a Sept. 14 hospitality change; overseas applications remain restricted.

NB’s update reopens AIP options for retail and parts of hospitality, mainly aiding workers already in‑province and designated employers. Overseas applicants remain restricted, new employer designations are paused to end‑2026, and some roles stay excluded.

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Government of New Brunswick adds four retail occupations to AIP Oct. 14, cutting exclusions to four.

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