RNIP

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

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Why more newcomers to Canada are choosing Thunder Bay Thunder Bay is a very affordable place to live when compared to larger cities like Toronto or Vancouver.

The lower cost of living is what attracts many newcomers to Thunder Bay.

By Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission

Canada looking to increase immigration and tourism in Thunder Bay Canada is propelling municipalities and Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario to post-pandemic economic recovery through key investments.

Attracting new immigrants is one of the main priorities of a new $1 million Canadian government investment in Northern Ontario.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Ontario’s Northern Regions look to make their communities more welcoming The "Come North" initiative sets out a plan for population growth in Northern Ontario.

Communities in rural and northern Ontario came together to lay out short and long-term plans to grow their population.

By Mohanad Moetaz

Canada eases eligibility requirements for Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot It is now easier to be eligible for Canadian immigration to a rural community.

Canada’s minister of immigration, Marco Mendicino, made two announcements on changes to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) on December 14.

By Shelby Thevenot

This RNIP immigration program is easing requirements Vernon-North Okanagan is making it easier for immigration candidates to be selected

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot for Vernon-North Okanagan is easing some requirements to allow employers to hire more employees starting December 1.

By Mohanad Moetaz