Canadian immigration programs have long shaped the country’s economic and social fabric. One standout initiative is the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), which recently celebrated a remarkable five-year milestone in Thunder Bay. The program’s success highlights its critical role in addressing regional labour shortages while providing newcomers with a fresh start in Canada. This...
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) Program, which played a vital role in promoting settlement in remote Canadian communities, officially concluded this year. On July 31, 2024, participating communities had their final chance to recommend applicants to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Following this, August 31, 2024, marked the deadline for those recommended...
Businesses in Sudbury, the largest city in northern Ontario, are expressing concerns about the impending conclusion of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) program this year. They fear that its discontinuation will pose challenges in recruiting necessary employees. Consequently, they are urging the Canadian government to make the RNIP a permanent immigration program. Call...
