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The DataNB (formerly NB-IRDT) is a leading research institute at the University of New Brunswick with several locations throughout the province. DataNB transforms provincial data into actionable insights to inform public policy, enhance community well-being, and drive prosperity. Leveraging comprehensive data sets across health, education, social sciences, and other sectors, DataNB collaborates with government agencies, academic institutions, and industry leaders to create impactful research that contributes to effective public policies and societal improvement.

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    Caractérisation de la population francophone âgée du Grand Saint John (2015-2023)
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-04-01) Beykzadeh, Ali; Gorman-Asal, Madeleine; McDonald, Ted; Morehouse, Jacob Andrew
    Bilingualism makes the province of New Brunswick (NB) unique within Canada, bringing with it a high level of linguistic diversity and cultural enrichment. However, as Canada’s only officially bilingual province, NB also faces issues of language barriers affecting segments of its population. There is limited information about the size of the Francophone community in NB that would prefer services in French while living in majority Anglophone areas. Without this information, it is challenging to accurately show the potential demand for French-language health and social services. In a previous report (Balzer et al., 2023), NB-IRDT constructed a profile of the Francophone population in the Greater Saint John (GSJ) region of NB. That report provided an evidence base for identifying potential language barriers facing Francophones as they attempt to access appropriate and timely healthcare in majority Anglophone areas. In this report, we extend that earlier work (Balzer et al., 2023) to construct a profile specifically of the older Francophone population (age 65+) living in GSJ. Using current data sets held at NB-IRDT, this study compares various health and sociodemographic measures between older Francophone and Anglophone New Brunswickers living in GSJ (an urban English-majority community) as well as older Francophone and Anglophone residents living in Moncton (an urban French-majority city) and the Rest of NB.[1] It looks at these populations’ health status, health service use, social services receipt, household composition, neighbourhood socioeconomic profile and in-home care and nursing home status. Older adults are more likely to experience complex health conditions and have greater healthcare needs, making language barriers particularly impactful as they try to navigate the healthcare system. Effective communication in healthcare is essential for getting an accurate diagnosis, following treatment and staying healthy, making it important for patients to receive care in a language they understand well. This is especially important for older adults since fluency and comfort speaking a second language can decline with age. Understanding the specific challenges faced by older Francophone residents in GSJ can help inform policies and services that support equitable healthcare access for this population. [1] “Rest of NB” includes all Forward Sortation Areas (FSAs) fully outside the Saint John and Moncton Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) as classified by the first three digits of the areas' postal codes.
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    Characterizing the Older Francophone Population in Greater Saint John (2015-2023)
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-04-01) Beykzadeh, Ali; Gorman-Asal, Madeleine; McDonald, Ted; Morehouse, Jacob Andrew
    Executive Summary Bilingualism makes the province of New Brunswick (NB) unique within Canada, bringing with it a high level of linguistic diversity and cultural enrichment. However, as Canada’s only officially bilingual province, NB also faces issues of language barriers affecting segments of its population. There is limited information about the size of the Francophone community in NB that would prefer services in French while living in majority Anglophone areas. Without this information, it is challenging to accurately show the potential demand for French-language health and social services. In a previous report (Balzer et al., 2023), NB-IRDT constructed a profile of the Francophone population in the Greater Saint John (GSJ) region of NB. That report provided an evidence base for identifying potential language barriers facing Francophones as they attempt to access appropriate and timely healthcare in majority Anglophone areas. In this report, we extend that earlier work (Balzer et al., 2023) to construct a profile specifically of the older Francophone population (age 65+) living in GSJ. Using current data sets held at NB-IRDT, this study compares various health and sociodemographic measures between older Francophone and Anglophone New Brunswickers living in GSJ (an urban English-majority community) as well as older Francophone and Anglophone residents living in Moncton (an urban French-majority city) and the Rest of NB.[1] It looks at these populations’ health status, health service use, social services receipt, household composition, neighbourhood socioeconomic profile and in-home care and nursing home status. Older adults are more likely to experience complex health conditions and have greater healthcare needs, making language barriers particularly impactful as they try to navigate the healthcare system. Effective communication in healthcare is essential for getting an accurate diagnosis, following treatment and staying healthy, making it important for patients to receive care in a language they understand well. This is especially important for older adults since fluency and comfort speaking a second language can decline with age. Understanding the specific challenges faced by older Francophone residents in GSJ can help inform policies and services that support equitable healthcare access for this population. [1] “Rest of NB” includes all Forward Sortation Areas (FSAs) fully outside the Saint John and Moncton Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) as classified by the first three digits of the areas' postal codes.
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    Graduate retention in New Brunswick: 2021 graduate cohort update
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2024-06) McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo; Beykzadeh, Ali; Gorman-Asal, Madeleine
    This report is the third in a series of annual updates on post-secondary graduates’ retention in New Brunswick (NB) by the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT). These reports provide an overview of the retention patterns of graduates from post-secondary institutions in NB since the previous reporting period, and their updates on graduates’ retention trends can help guide public policy discussions around education and training strategies to attract younger individuals to study, work and live in NB. The current study, which includes data on the 2021 graduate cohort, provides an update to the graduate retention results released by NB-IRDT in 2023 (Balzer et al., 2023), which included data on individuals who graduated in 2019 and 2020. The methodology followed by Balzer et al. (2023) was replicated for this cohort update.
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    New Brunswick population and demographic counts - December 2022
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2023-03) Beykzadeh, Ali; McDonald, Ted
    This report is the third in a series of ongoing reports that will be published by the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) twice each year. These reports measure the total population count of New Brunswick (NB) by different demographic and geographic characteristics, as well as the magnitude of interprovincial inflows and outflows. Each new release provides an overview of changes to the New Brunswick population that have occurred since the previous reporting period. The first report1 (October 2021) provides historical data on the NB population for the years 2010-2020 and serves as a benchmark for consecutive updates, including this one. It also contains additional background information on this project. The second report2 updates the descriptive statistics in the first report by extending the original study period to investigate population movement from January 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021 (Quarter 1, 2020 to Quarter 2, 2021). It also describes results for additional or modified measures not included in the first report. The study period for the current report is Quarter 3, 2021 (beginning July 1, 2021) to Quarter 2, 2022 (ending June 30, 2022). This report updates core statistics from the second report while comparing results from the current study period with earlier results from Quarter 3, 2020 to Quarter 2, 2021, when the methodologies align. It presents modified measures for some previous categories of interest, including migration periods, immigrant status, and NB geographies. It also adds new indicators, including NB Returnees and Intra-Provincial Migration. By providing detailed insight into population composition and migration trends in NB, these reports inform research on population dynamics in NB and, in turn, economic growth and development. 1 Balzer, A., McDonald, T., & Mokhtar, R. (2021). New Brunswick population and demographic counts: October 2021. Fredericton, NB: New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training. 2 Balzer, A., McDonald, T., & Mokhtar, R. (2022). New Brunswick population and demographic counts: June 2022. Fredericton, NB: New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training.
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    New Brunswick Population and Demographic Counts Update: 2024 Data
    (DataNB, 2025-10-09) Beykzadeh, Ali; Jones, Bethany; McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
    This sixth report in the Population and demographic counts series provides an annual update on New Brunswick’s population from January 2021 through December 2024. Drawing on administrative data, the report presents total population counts, demographic and geographic characteristics, and migration flows into and out of the province. The analysis highlights both growth and decline across different categories of residents, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents such as study and work permit holders. Findings show that New Brunswick’s population grew each year during the study period, reaching 854,580 by the end of 2024. Growth was driven by interprovincial migration and non‑citizen arrivals, particularly in smaller communities. However, the number of study permit holders declined significantly in 2024, coinciding with new federal limits. Out‑migration also increased, especially among temporary residents.
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    New Brunswick population and demographic counts: 2019-2022
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2023-10) Beykzadeh, Ali; Jones, Bethany; McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
    In 2021, the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) released the first report in a Population and demographics count series that provides a snapshot of the population of New Brunswick each year. These reports measure the total population count of New Brunswick and include information on New Brunswickers' demographic and geographic characteristics, as well as movement to and from the province. Each new update provides an overview of how the population has changed since the previous report was released, allowing us to see whether NB is attracting new residents and if individuals who previously left are now returning. This is the fourth report in the series, and it updates our population snapshot by comparing annual results from January 2019 until December 2022.
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    Rapport récapitulatif: Caractérisation de la population francophone âgée du Grand Saint John (2015-2023)
    (2025-04-01) Beykzadeh, Ali; Gorman-Asal, Madeleine; McDonald, Ted; Morehouse, Jacob Andrew
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    Summary Report: Characterizing the Older Francophone Population in Greater Saint John (2015-2023)
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-04-01) Beykzadeh, Ali; Gorman-Asal, Madeleine; McDonald, Ted; Morehouse, Jacob Andrew
    Bilingualism makes the province of New Brunswick (NB) unique within Canada, bringing with it a high level of linguistic diversity and cultural enrichment. However, as Canada’s only officially bilingual province, NB also faces issues of language barriers affecting segments of its population. There is limited information about the size of the Francophone community in NB that would prefer services in French while living in majority Anglophone areas. Without this information, it is challenging to accurately show the potential demand for French-language health and social services. In a previous report (Balzer et al., 2023), NB-IRDT constructed a profile of the Francophone population in the Greater Saint John (GSJ) region of NB. That report provided an evidence base for identifying potential language barriers facing Francophones as they attempt to access appropriate and timely healthcare in majority Anglophone areas. In this report, we extend that earlier work (Balzer et al., 2023) to construct a profile specifically of the older Francophone population (age 65+) living in GSJ. Using current data sets held at NB-IRDT, this study compares various health and sociodemographic measures between older Francophone and Anglophone New Brunswickers living in GSJ (an urban English-majority community) as well as older Francophone and Anglophone residents living in Moncton (an urban French-majority city) and the Rest of NB.[1] It looks at these populations’ health status, health service use, social services receipt, household composition, neighbourhood socioeconomic profile and in-home care and nursing home status. Older adults are more likely to experience complex health conditions and have greater healthcare needs, making language barriers particularly impactful as they try to navigate the healthcare system. Effective communication in healthcare is essential for getting an accurate diagnosis, following treatment and staying healthy, making it important for patients to receive care in a language they understand well. This is especially important for older adults since fluency and comfort speaking a second language can decline with age. Understanding the specific challenges faced by older Francophone residents in GSJ can help inform policies and services that support equitable healthcare access for this population. [1] “Rest of NB” includes all Forward Sortation Areas (FSAs) fully outside the Saint John and Moncton Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) as classified by the first three digits of the areas' postal codes.
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    Summary Report: New Brunswick population and demographic counts - December 2022
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2023-03) Beykzadeh, Ali; McDonald, Ted
    This report is the third in a series of ongoing reports that will be published by the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) twice each year. These reports measure the total population count of New Brunswick (NB) by different demographic and geographic characteristics, as well as the magnitude of interprovincial inflows and outflows. Each new release provides an overview of changes to the New Brunswick population that have occurred since the previous reporting period. The first report1 (October 2021) provides historical data on the NB population for the years 2010-2020 and serves as a benchmark for consecutive updates, including this one. It also contains additional background information on this project. The second report2 updates the descriptive statistics in the first report by extending the original study period to investigate population movement from January 1, 2020, to July 1, 2021 (Quarter 1, 2020 to Quarter 2, 2021). It also describes results for additional or modified measures not included in the first report. The study period for the current report is Quarter 3, 2021 (beginning July 1, 2021) to Quarter 2, 2022 (ending June 30, 2022). This report updates core statistics from the second report while comparing results from the current study period with earlier results from Quarter 3, 2020 to Quarter 2, 2021, when the methodologies align. It presents modified measures for some previous categories of interest, including migration periods, immigrant status, and NB geographies. It also adds new indicators, including NB Returnees and Intra-Provincial Migration. By providing detailed insight into population composition and migration trends in NB, these reports inform research on population dynamics in NB and, in turn, economic growth and development. 1 Balzer, A., McDonald, T., & Mokhtar, R. (2021). New Brunswick population and demographic counts: October 2021. Fredericton, NB: New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training. 2 Balzer, A., McDonald, T., & Mokhtar, R. (2022). New Brunswick population and demographic counts: June 2022. Fredericton, NB: New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training.
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    Summary Report: The employment, retention and exit of publicly employed nurses in NewBrunswick: An analysis using linked administrative data
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2024-06) Beykzadeh, Ali; McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
    This study investigates nurses' recruitment, occupational retention, and mobility in New Brunswick's (NB's) public health sector from 2016 to 2022. Utilizing a linked administrative data set that includes individual-level payroll data of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, university and college graduation data and Medicare health insurance registry data, NB-IRDT researchers address three questions concerning nurses' labour market decisions and transitions: - What proportion of nursing graduates from public post-secondary institutions in NB live in NB and work as nurses in its public hospitals? - What factors influence nurses' decisions to leave employment in the NB public hospital system? - Among the nurses who leave the NB hospital system, do they remain in NB, or do they move out of the province?
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    Summary Report: The Impacts of Flooding Events on Mental Health in New Brunswick
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2023-10) Magalhaes, Sandra; Lundy, Adele; Youssef, Simon; Simmons, Haylie; Cameron, Jillian; Beykzadeh, Ali
    Flooding events are among the most devasting natural disasters – and as a result of climate change, natural disasters such as flooding are expected to occur more frequently and be more severe. The effects caused by flooding can create a lot of stress and uncertainty. Previous research studies consistently demonstrate negative mental health impacts associated with flooding, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and increases in need for health services. However, the research in this area is limited by lower quality research methodology, including self-selected samples and uncontrolled statistical analyses. The research study presented in this report describes mental health impacts of flooding. In doing so, it fills an important knowledge gap, as it is among the few studies to use population-based sampling and multivariable regression models in estimating the impacts of flooding and to identify high-risk population sub-groups that are more vulnerable to the impacts of flooding. The specific objectives of this research are to: 1. Characterize populations affected by flooding in the province of New Brunswick. 2. Determine which mental health outcomes are negatively affected by flooding. 3. Identify high-risk population sub-groups that may be more vulnerable to the mental health impacts of flooding. A population-based longitudinal cohort study design was established using linked, pseudonymized person-level administrative data available for access through the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT). Seven significant flooding events in New Brunswick were examined: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019. Cohort members were defined as exposed if they lived in a geographic area identified to have any flooding based on a combination of flood-related data from the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick. Six mental health outcomes and six alternate outcomes were compared between exposed and unexposed populations. Mental health outcomes include health service use for mental illness and more specifically for mood and/or anxiety disorders, hospitalization for mental illness-related reasons and for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and physician services for counselling/psychotherapy, as well as death by suicide. Several alternate outcomes were also examined to provide a fuller understanding of the experiences of the exposed population, including Emergency Department use, hospital service use, school attendance in children, and withdrawal from post-secondary education in youth. Risk factors for mental health and alternate outcomes were also considered in exposed populations, including flood-related, sociodemographic, and health-related characteristics. Advanced regression modeling techniques were used to compare outcomes during the same time period in an exposed population relative to an unexposed population that was similar with respect to age, sex, socioeconomic status, and pre-flooding mental health.
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    Technical Appendix: New Brunswick population and demographic counts: 2019-2022
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2023) Beykzadeh, Ali; Jones, Bethany; McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
    In 2021, the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) released the first report in a Population and demographics count series that provides a snapshot of the population of New Brunswick each year. These reports measure the total population count of New Brunswick and include information on New Brunswickers' demographic and geographic characteristics, as well as movement to and from the province. Each new update provides an overview of how the population has changed since the previous report was released, allowing us to see whether NB is attracting new residents and if individuals who previously left are now returning. This is the fourth report in the series, and it updates our population snapshot by comparing annual results from January 2019 until December 2022.
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    Technical Appendix: New Brunswick Population and Demoraphic Counts Update: 2024 Data
    (DataNB, 2025-10) Beykzadeh, Ali; Jones, Bethany; McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
    This sixth report in the Population and demographic counts series provides an annual update on New Brunswick’s population from January 2021 through December 2024. Drawing on administrative data, the report presents total population counts, demographic and geographic characteristics, and migration flows into and out of the province. The analysis highlights both growth and decline across different categories of residents, including Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents such as study and work permit holders. Findings show that New Brunswick’s population grew each year during the study period, reaching 854,580 by the end of 2024. Growth was driven by interprovincial migration and non‑citizen arrivals, particularly in smaller communities. However, the number of study permit holders declined significantly in 2024, coinciding with new federal limits. Out‑migration also increased, especially among temporary residents.
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    Technical Appendix: University Graduate Retention in New Brunswick: 2022 Graduate Cohort Update
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-05) Beykzadeh, Ali; Jones, Bethany; McDonald, Ted
    This technical appendix provides detailed statistical tables and data supporting the report "University Graduate Retention in New Brunswick: 2022 Graduate Cohort Update." It includes retention rates disaggregated by year, sex, previous residence, educational institution, level of education, and field of study. The data facilitates deeper exploration and verification of findings presented in the main report.
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    The employment, retention and exit of publicly employed nurses in New Brunswick: An analysis using linked administrative data
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2024-07) Beykzadeh, Ali; McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
    This study investigates nurses' recruitment, occupational retention, and mobility in New Brunswick's (NB's) public health sector from 2016 to 2022. Utilizing a linked administrative data set that includes individual-level payroll data of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, university and college graduation data and Medicare health insurance registry data, NB-IRDT researchers address three questions concerning nurses' labour market decisions and transitions: - What proportion of nursing graduates from public post-secondary institutions in NB live in NB and work as nurses in its public hospitals? - What factors influence nurses' decisions to leave employment in the NB public hospital system? - Among the nurses who leave the NB hospital system, do they remain in NB, or do they move out of the province?
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    The Impacts of Flooding Events on Mental Health in New Brunswick
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2023-09) Magalhaes, Sandra; Lundy, Adele; Youssef, Simon; Simmons, Haylie; Cameron, Jillian; Beykzadeh, Ali
    Flooding events are among the most devasting natural disasters – and as a result of climate change, natural disasters such as flooding are expected to occur more frequently and be more severe. The effects caused by flooding can create a lot of stress and uncertainty. Previous research studies consistently demonstrate negative mental health impacts associated with flooding, such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and increases in need for health services. However, the research in this area is limited by lower quality research methodology, including self-selected samples and uncontrolled statistical analyses. The research study presented in this report describes mental health impacts of flooding. In doing so, it fills an important knowledge gap, as it is among the few studies to use population-based sampling and multivariable regression models in estimating the impacts of flooding and to identify high-risk population sub-groups that are more vulnerable to the impacts of flooding. The specific objectives of this research are to: 1. Characterize populations affected by flooding in the province of New Brunswick. 2. Determine which mental health outcomes are negatively affected by flooding. 3. Identify high-risk population sub-groups that may be more vulnerable to the mental health impacts of flooding. A population-based longitudinal cohort study design was established using linked, pseudonymized person-level administrative data available for access through the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT). Seven significant flooding events in New Brunswick were examined: 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019. Cohort members were defined as exposed if they lived in a geographic area identified to have any flooding based on a combination of flood-related data from the Government of Canada and the Government of New Brunswick. Six mental health outcomes and six alternate outcomes were compared between exposed and unexposed populations. Mental health outcomes include health service use for mental illness and more specifically for mood and/or anxiety disorders, hospitalization for mental illness-related reasons and for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and physician services for counselling/psychotherapy, as well as death by suicide. Several alternate outcomes were also examined to provide a fuller understanding of the experiences of the exposed population, including Emergency Department use, hospital service use, school attendance in children, and withdrawal from post-secondary education in youth. Risk factors for mental health and alternate outcomes were also considered in exposed populations, including flood-related, sociodemographic, and health-related characteristics. Advanced regression modeling techniques were used to compare outcomes during the same time period in an exposed population relative to an unexposed population that was similar with respect to age, sex, socioeconomic status, and pre-flooding mental health.
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    University graduate retention in New Brunswick: 2022 graduate cohort update
    (New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-06) Beykzadeh, Ali; Jones, Bethany; McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
    In 2021, the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) released the first report in a Graduate retention in New Brunswick series. Each year, we use the newest data available to answer a list of research questions, highlighting how results have changed since the last report in the series was released. We ask, for instance: • How many students graduate from publicly funded universities in NB, and what percentage remain in NB over time? • How do results differ for students from NB, international students and students from other provinces in Canada? • Are graduates from certain fields of study more likely to remain in NB than others? • Which university has the highest graduate retention rates, and why? This is the fourth update in the series, and it represents the first time that results for college and university graduates are being presented separately – due to differences in data availability timelines. This report updates our most recent work (which incorporated results for students who graduated in 2021) by presenting annual results for students who graduated from universities in NB between 2010 and 2022. Results for college graduates are forthcoming in a separate report.