Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program giving rural communities a new lease on life Steinbach, Winkler and Morden among Manitoba communities that have seen populations grow as a result of immigration In 1996, the Manitoba community of Steinbach had a population of 8,478 people, a number that has now almost doubled thanks in large part to the province’s immigrant nominee program. By CIC News
Proposed pilot would encourage immigration to Northern Ontario Northern Policy Institute says pilot would target up to 1,500 foreign workers per year The Government of Ontario is being encouraged to create a new immigration pilot program that would address labour needs in its northern and rural regions. By Stephen Smith
Rural Areas and Small Cities Across Canada Eager to Attract More Newcomers The latest Canadian government statistics reveal that more active immigration strategies at a local level may be necessary in order to attract more immigrants to rural areas. Several small cities and towns in central Canada have already created local immigration strategies to attract newcomers. Now, other municipalities across the country are taking note of the […] By CIC News
