New Brunswick PNP Succession Connect Stream
The New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) Succession Connect Stream provides a specialized immigration route for experienced entrepreneurs who wish to acquire an established business from a retiring owner in New Brunswick. By facilitating seamless ownership transitions, this pathway preserves local jobs, maintains vibrant regional commercial services, and provides incoming investors with an operational business model that carries established cash flow.
Applicants must invest a minimum of $250,000 CAD to purchase full ownership or controlling equity in an eligible company. In addition, the stream incorporates a mandatory 6-to-12-month mentorship transition period during which the retiring owner guides the buyer through business operations, client relationships, and supplier networks.
| Program Attribute | Succession Connect Stream Specifications |
| Stream Category | NBPNP Business Succession & Acquisition Pathway |
| Business Acquisition Model | Purchase of established NB business from retiring owner |
| Minimum Equity Investment | $250,000 CAD direct purchase capital |
| Minimum Verified Net Worth | $600,000 CAD legally obtained personal assets |
| Retiring Seller Qualification | Canadian citizen/PR aged 55+ owning business 1+ year |
| Mentorship Commitment | Mandatory 6-to-12-month structured transition mentorship |
| Job Retention Standard | Retain existing staff plus create 2+ new full-time jobs |
| Language Entry Minimum | Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 across all skills |
Dual Eligibility Standards: Buyer and Retiring Seller
Succession Connect requires complete eligibility compliance from both the international buyer and the retiring Canadian owner.
1. Foreign Buyer Criteria
Applicants must be between 22 and 55 years old, hold a verified personal net worth of $600,000 CAD, and possess 3+ years of owner-operator experience or 5+ years of senior managerial experience. Language proficiency must equal CLB 5 minimum, backed by a secondary diploma credential or higher.
2. Retiring Seller Criteria
The selling owner must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident aged 55 or older who has owned and operated the New Brunswick business for at least one continuous year. The seller must commit to a formal 6 to 12 month mentorship agreement to transfer operational knowledge and supplier networks to the buyer.
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Expression of Interest (EOI) Points Grid Breakdown
Applicants are ranked in the NBPNP portal on a 100-point grid. A minimum threshold score of 65 points is mandatory to qualify for EOI selection draws.
| Scoring Category | Maximum Points | Points Distribution Summary |
| Age Category | 12 Points Max | Ages 22-35 (12 pts), 36-40 (10 pts), 41-45 (8 pts), 46-50 (6 pts), 51-55 (4 pts) |
| Language Competency | 20 Points Max | CLB 5 (6 pts), CLB 6 (10 pts), CLB 7 (14 pts), CLB 8+ (20 pts) |
| Education Credentials | 15 Points Max | PhD (15 pts), Master (12 pts), Bachelor (10 pts), Diploma (8 pts), High School (5 pts) |
| Management Experience | 15 Points Max | 3-4 years (8 pts), 5-6 years (10 pts), 7+ years (15 pts) |
| Personal Net Worth | 10 Points Max | $600K (5 pts), $800K (7 pts), $1M+ (10 pts) |
| Capital Investment | 10 Points Max | $250K (5 pts), $500K (7 pts), $750K+ (10 pts) |
| Exploratory Visit | 10 Points Max | Completion of 5-day exploratory visit and comprehensive report |
| Succession Fit Bonus | 10 Points Max | Alignment of buyer profile with seller business transition plan |
Frequently Asked Questions
The mentorship period is a cornerstone of the Succession Connect Stream. Over a 6-to-12-month transition window, the outgoing owner remains actively involved in an advisory capacity. This ensures operational stability, retains existing customer accounts, maintains key supplier relationships, and guarantees smooth staff integration under new management.
Standard franchise purchases are generally ineligible under Succession Connect, as the stream specifically focuses on independent local enterprises owned by retiring Canadian citizens or permanent residents. However, acquiring an independent, established franchise location directly from a retiring franchisee may qualify provided all corporate seller parameters are fulfilled.
The incoming investor must commit to preserving all existing full-time positions within the business upon taking ownership. Furthermore, the buyer must expand payroll by creating at least two new full-time jobs for Canadian citizens or permanent residents within 12 months of assuming active management.
Yes. The succession plan, including transition milestones and mentorship timelines, forms a binding component of the candidate Business Performance Agreement with the province. Fulfilling these terms is mandatory before New Brunswick will issue a formal nomination for Canadian permanent residence.
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From evaluating seller credentials and drafting mentorship agreements to filing EOI profiles and managing federal PR processing, we ensure your business transition succeeds. Contact us today to start your succession journey.