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The collection of research from the DataNB spans diverse topics crucial to public policy, health, education, and social wellbeing in New Brunswick. Research topics include healthcare utilization outcomes, immigrant retention, teacher recruitment, socioeconomic determinants of health, environmental impacts on public health, among many others, providing a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the prosperity and health of New Brunswick communities.

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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.
Return on investment of student financial assistance and its effect on the retention of post-secondary graduates in New Brunswick
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-09) Emery, Herb; McDonald, Ted; Afolabi, Sophia
This report examines the return on investment of student financial assistance in New Brunswick, focusing on whether financial aid influences post-secondary enrollment, graduation, and the retention of students after graduation. Drawing on more than ten years of linked administrative data, the study combines student financial aid records with enrollment and graduation data to analyze outcomes across income levels, fields of study, and demographic factors. Findings show that financial aid supports access to post-secondary education, particularly for students from lower-income neighbourhoods, and is associated with higher graduation rates in some programs. However, no clear link was found between receiving financial aid and remaining in New Brunswick after graduation. This is likely because provincial retention rates are already high, leaving little room for financial aid to have a measurable effect. Overall, these results highlight the importance of financial aid in improving both access to and completion of post-secondary education.
Summary report: Return on investment of student financial assistance and its effect on the retention of postsecondary graduates in New Brunswick
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-09) Emery, Herb; McDonald, Ted; Afolabi, Sophia
This report examines the return on investment of student financial assistance in New Brunswick, focusing on whether financial aid influences post-secondary enrollment, graduation, and the retention of students after graduation. Drawing on more than ten years of linked administrative data, the study combines student financial aid records with enrollment and graduation data to analyze outcomes across income levels, fields of study, and demographic factors. Findings show that financial aid supports access to post-secondary education, particularly for students from lower-income neighbourhoods, and is associated with higher graduation rates in some programs. However, no clear link was found between receiving financial aid and remaining in New Brunswick after graduation. This is likely because provincial retention rates are already high, leaving little room for financial aid to have a measurable effect. Overall, these results highlight the importance of financial aid in improving both access to and completion of post-secondary education.
Summary Report: Evaluation of the Pharmacist Care Clinic Pilot in New Brunswick I: Descriptive summary of clinic operations, clinic services, and client perceptions
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-03) Folkins, Chris; Lambert-Côté, Laurence; Bhakat, Priya; Murphy, Mallory; Somayaji, Chandy; Shen, Linyun; Allison, Timipere; Simmons, Haylie; Peters, Debbie; McDonald, Ted
Background New Brunswick's healthcare system faces many issues and challenges, such as limited access, workforce shortages and an aging population, which strain resources and increase demand for services. To address these issues, innovative programs have been implemented to enhance service delivery and improve the efficiency and sustainability of the healthcare system. In 2023, the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists, in collaboration with New Brunswick’s Department of Health and the New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association, introduced the Pharmacist Care Clinic pilot program. About the program Under the Pharmacist Care Clinic pilot program, pharmacists' expanded authority includes point-of-care screening and prescribing for Group A Strep, as well as medication management for chronic diseases (i.e., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The program aimed to improve healthcare access by utilizing the expertise of community pharmacists who are readily available and provide convenient primary care. The pilot ran from August 2023 to September 2024 in six pharmacies located in different parts of the province. Purpose of the report The purpose of this report is to evaluate the impact of the Pharmacist Care Clinic pilot program. The evaluation was divided into three parts: 1) Description of clinic operational details; 2) Description of clinic services provided; 3) Evaluation of client experiences and perceptions. Methodology A mixed methods study was conducted using clinic operational data, clinic service records and client surveys. A self-administered cross-sectional survey was used to collect participants' experiences and perceptions about the clinic. Clinic operational details such as operating hours, appointment bookings and staffing, and a summary of clinical services rendered were reported using descriptive statistics, while participants’ comments were analyzed qualitatively.
Evaluation of the Pharmacist Care Clinic Pilot in New Brunswick I: Descriptive summary of clinic operations, clinic services, and client perceptions
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-03) Folkins, Chris; Lambert-Côté, Laurence; Bhakat, Priya; Murphy, Mallory; Somayaji, Chandy; Shen, Linyun; Allison, Timipere; Simmons, Halie; Peters, Debbie; McDonald, Ted
Background New Brunswick's healthcare system faces many issues and challenges, such as limited access, workforce shortages and an aging population, which strain resources and increase demand for services. To address these issues, innovative programs have been implemented to enhance service delivery and improve the efficiency and sustainability of the healthcare system. In 2023, the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists, in collaboration with New Brunswick’s Department of Health and the New Brunswick Pharmacists’ Association, introduced the Pharmacist Care Clinic pilot program. About the program Under the Pharmacist Care Clinic pilot program, pharmacists' expanded authority includes point-of-care screening and prescribing for Group A Strep, as well as medication management for chronic diseases (i.e., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The program aimed to improve healthcare access by utilizing the expertise of community pharmacists who are readily available and provide convenient primary care. The pilot ran from August 2023 to September 2024 in six pharmacies located in different parts of the province. Purpose of the report The purpose of this report is to evaluate the impact of the Pharmacist Care Clinic pilot program. The evaluation was divided into three parts: 1) Description of clinic operational details; 2) Description of clinic services provided; 3) Evaluation of client experiences and perceptions. Methodology A mixed methods study was conducted using clinic operational data, clinic service records and client surveys. A self-administered cross-sectional survey was used to collect participants' experiences and perceptions about the clinic. Clinic operational details such as operating hours, appointment bookings and staffing, and a summary of clinical services rendered were reported using descriptive statistics, while participants’ comments were analyzed qualitatively.
Summary Report: Health Services Use of Newcomers to New Brunswick
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2024-04) McDonald, Ted; Somayaji, Chandy; Charters, Jennifer; Thomson, Emily E.
The province of New Brunswick (NB) has been experiencing a rate of population growth not seen in more than 40 years. Though some of this is attributable to positive inter-provincial migration, the main driver of this increase is immigration from outside Canada. While immigrants overall tend to be healthier upon their arrival in Canada as compared to the non-immigrant population, studies show an overall decline in immigrant health status over time, often dropping to levels below that of the general population [1]. This trend may be due in part to lower utilization of health care services by immigrant populations because of numerous barriers to access that they may experience. This pattern is of concern for both individual patient health and the potential cost to the health care system in the long term. This study aims to understand the utilization patterns of health services among newcomers to New Brunswick – that is, recent immigrants who have been resident in NB for less than 5 years. We compare newcomers’ health service use to that of long-term immigrants (who have been resident in NB for more than 5 years) as well as non-immigrants (individuals originally from NB as well as migrants from other provinces/territories within Canada). We identify trends, between and within various groups, in health service use over time. Specifically, we consider: Hospitalizations (2017-2020) Emergency room visits (2017-2021) Visits to walk-in clinics (2017-2021) Visits to general practitioners (2017-2021) This information is useful for policymakers in assessing whether specific interventions might be needed to address newcomers’ health needs and mitigate the risk of deteriorating health over time.
Health Service Use of Newcomers to New Brunswick
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2024-04) McDonald, Ted; Somayaji, Chandy; Charters, Jennifer; Thomson, Emily E.
The province of New Brunswick (NB) has been experiencing a rate of population growth not seen in more than 40 years. Though some of this is attributable to positive inter-provincial migration, the main driver of this increase is immigration from outside Canada. While immigrants overall tend to be healthier upon their arrival in Canada as compared to the non-immigrant population, studies show an overall decline in immigrant health status over time, often dropping to levels below that of the general population [1]. This trend may be due in part to lower utilization of health care services by immigrant populations because of numerous barriers to access that they may experience. This pattern is of concern for both individual patient health and the potential cost to the health care system in the long term. This study aims to understand the utilization patterns of health services among newcomers to New Brunswick – that is, recent immigrants who have been resident in NB for less than 5 years. We compare newcomers’ health service use to that of long-term immigrants (who have been resident in NB for more than 5 years) as well as non-immigrants (individuals originally from NB as well as migrants from other provinces/territories within Canada). We identify trends, between and within various groups, in health service use over time. Specifically, we consider: Hospitalizations (2017-2020) Emergency room visits (2017-2021) Visits to walk-in clinics (2017-2021) Visits to general practitioners (2017-2021) This information is useful for policymakers in assessing whether specific interventions might be needed to address newcomers’ health needs and mitigate the risk of deteriorating health over time.
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?
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?
Summary Report: Immigrant Retention in New Brunswick: 2021 Arrival Cohorts
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2024-05) McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
This report is the second in a series of annual updates on immigrant retention in New Brunswick (NB) that will be published by the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) each year. These reports provide an overview of NB immigration retention patterns since the previous reporting period, and their updates on immigration trends can guide public policy concerned with strategies to attract immigrants and retain established immigrant populations. The current study, which includes data on immigrant cohorts that landed from January to December 2021, provides an update to the immigrant retention results released by NB-IRDT in 2022 (McDonald et al., 2022), which included data until 2020.
Immigrant retention in New Brunswick: 2021 arrival cohorts
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2024-05) McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
This report is the second in a series of annual updates on immigrant retention in New Brunswick (NB) that will be published by the New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training (NB-IRDT) each year. These reports provide an overview of NB immigration retention patterns since the previous reporting period, and their updates on immigration trends can guide public policy concerned with strategies to attract immigrants and retain established immigrant populations. The current study, which includes data on immigrant cohorts that landed from January to December 2021, provides an update to the immigrant retention results released by NB-IRDT in 2022 (McDonald et al., 2022), which included data until 2020.
Summary report: Impacts of the Healthy Families, Healthy Babies (HFHB) targeted prenatal program on pregnancy, birth and early life nutritional and developmental outcomes in New Brunswick
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-06) Magalhaes, Sandra; Cookson, Samuel R.; Jones, Bethany
Rapport sommaire: Répercussions du volet prénatal du programme Familles en santé, bébés en santé sur les résultats liés à la grossesse, à la naissance et à la nutrition et au développement au cours de la petite enfance au Nouveau-Brunswick
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-06) Magalhaes, Sandra; Cookson, Samuel R.; Jones, Bethany
Immigrant retention in New Brunswick: 2022 landing cohort update
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025) Jones, Bethany; McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
Technical Appendix: Immigrant retention in New Brunswick: 2022 landing cohort update
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-05) Jones, Bethany; McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
Summary Report: Transition to Permanent Residency and Retention in New Brunswick of International Students and Temporary Foreign Workers
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-05) McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
This study examines the transition of international students and temporary foreign workers to permanent residency in New Brunswick from 2004–2021. It reveals that temporary residents increasingly represent the majority of new permanent residents. Factors such as obtaining post-graduation work permits, participating in the International Mobility Program, and working in certain occupations significantly affect transitions to permanent residency and retention. The findings underscore the importance of pre-existing ties and work experience in enhancing long-term retention in New Brunswick.
Transition to permanent residency and retention in New Brunswick of international students and temporary foreign workers
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2025-05) McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
This study examines the transition of international students and temporary foreign workers to permanent residency in New Brunswick from 2004–2021. It reveals that temporary residents increasingly represent the majority of new permanent residents. Factors such as obtaining post-graduation work permits, participating in the International Mobility Program, and working in certain occupations significantly affect transitions to permanent residency and retention. The findings underscore the importance of pre-existing ties and work experience in enhancing long-term retention in New Brunswick.
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.
Rétention des diplômés universitaires étrangers et canadiens au Nouveau-Brunswick, par établissement (2010-2018)
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2021-08) McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
Ce rapport supplémentaire ventile les données sur la rétention des diplômés de quatre universités du Nouveau-Brunswick (UNB, UdeM, MTA, STU) selon le statut d'immigration de 2010 à 2018. Il souligne que l'Université de Moncton retient constamment le pourcentage le plus élevé de diplômés, tant nationaux qu’internationaux, tandis que l’Université Mount Allison affiche le taux le plus faible. Il est à noter que les taux de rétention des diplômés internationaux ont augmenté à l’UNB, surtout après 2017, probablement en raison de changements de politique tels que l'admissibilité des étudiants internationaux à l'assurance-maladie (Medicare). Ces informations éclairent les politiques et initiatives visant à renforcer la rétention des diplômés au Nouveau-Brunswick.
International and domestic university graduate retention in New Brunswick by institution
(New Brunswick Institute for Research, Data and Training, 2021-08) McDonald, Ted; Miah, Pablo
This supplementary report disaggregates graduate retention data from four New Brunswick universities (UNB, UdeM, MTA, STU) by immigration status from 2010–2018. It highlights that Université de Moncton consistently retains the highest percentage of both domestic and international graduates, while Mount Allison University retains the least. Notably, international graduate retention rates have increased at UNB, particularly post-2017, likely due to policy changes such as international student eligibility for Medicare. These insights inform policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing graduate retention in New Brunswick.

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