Since its establishment in 1983, NBMC has emerged as a pivotal advisory entity for governmental bodies at federal, provincial, and municipal levels, addressing multifaceted issues encompassing multiculturalism, immigration, newcomer settlement, retention, and labor market integration. Renowned within the multicultural community, NBMC serves as a central hub for coordination and capacity-building, facilitating efficiency, mitigating service duplication, and fostering the exchange of best practices and resources across its expansive network of organizations, contacts, partners, and stakeholders.
Recognizing that strength lies in unity, NBMC stands as a unified voice representing the interests of its members and their clientele, advocating tirelessly for systemic changes supportive of the sector and newcomers alike. Through various avenues of political and community advocacy, NBMC endeavors to amplify the immigration agenda within our province, championing initiatives that drive progress at the systemic level.
At the forefront of demographic shifts, NBMC remains attuned to the evolving needs of our communities, collaborating with government departments, organizations, and community groups to enact reforms that facilitate seamless newcomer integration. Through proactive engagement, NBMC has spearheaded transformative changes and enhancements, as evidenced by the impactful reports outlined below.
NBMC Education Green Paper Response
Preparing New Brunswick Schools and the Education System to Support a Growing Population of Immigrant Students with Diverse Ethnic, Cultural and Linguistic Backgrounds.
Discover how international students are bringing diverse skills and experience to New Brunswick and learn about the opportunities and challenges they face while transitioning to employment. With insights from 200 international students, 36 local employers, and over 45 stakeholders, this study sheds light on the barriers to integration and how to create synergy for impact. Explore the findings and see how you can help create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for international students in NB.
For more information about Improving the Newcomer Experience of Medicare click here
For more information about Opportunities for Improving Access to Medicare for Newcomers in NB click here
For more information about Journey Map: International Newcomers Access to Medicare click here
For more information about What we all want Long Term Care Report click here
Memo “Overview and Rationale for Reforms to the Municipal Elections Act to Provide Permanent
Residents of Canada Voting Rights in Municipal Elections” (December 2020)
Memo for Electoral Reform Committee
As part of our commitment to provide information, we continue to collect and collate public materials on culture, unconscious bias, and other aspects of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Below, you'll find resources such as research papers, books, and videos that can assist you in your learning journey. Simply click on the sector relevant to you and explore the various options.
If you have additional well-vetted public materials, you'd like to suggest we add, feel free to forward the links to culture@nbmc-cmnb.ca for consideration.
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NBMC Committees
As of 2024, NBMC is part of the following committees:
- EECD Inclusive Education Steering Committee; Anglophone Sector
- Elections NB Committee
- Dalhousie Medical School Case Study Committee
- Deputy Minister Committee on Immigration, co-chaired by NBMC
- Newcomer Integration Committee, co-chaired by NBMC
- The National Settlement and Integration Council (NSIC)
- Future NB Steering Committee
- Advisory Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
- Prude All Women Committee (Prude Inc.)
- Women in Leadership for Women in Business New Brunswick (WBNB)
- Réseau en immigration francophone du N.-B.
