IRCC announces Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Expansion Program changes to fill labour market needs in rural areas by expanding geographic boundaries of communities. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser announced an expansion to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) at a press conference in Timmins on August 26. The RNIP is an immigration pathway that works directly with select communities in rural Canada to attract global talent and fill gaps in local labour markets. By Edana Robitaille
How to apply for permanent residence if you live in Quebec After a year marked by challenges brought on by the pandemic, Quebec and Canada are now focused on economic recovery—and much of that recovery hinges on immigration. The month of April saw an important number of new immigration-related announcements from both the federal and Quebec governments. By Alexandra Miekus
Business council calls on Canada to budget for skilled immigrants Canadian business leaders sent a list of recommendations to the federal government how to support economic recovery in Canada. On March 1, business leaders sent a list of pre-budget recommendations to the Canadian government, calling for a focus on long-term growth and job creation. By Shelby Thevenot
2020 was a big year for Canada’s PNPs The PNP continues to spread the benefits of immigration across Canada. Canada’s provinces continued to be actively involved in strengthening Canada’s immigration system in 2020. By Alexandra Miekus
