Rural Community Immigration Pilot includes North Bay
North Bay is one of the communities taking part in the new Rural Community Immigration Pilot.
Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the launch Thursday, with 14 communities taking part.
Ottawa says these pilots will provide their communities with a permanent residence pathway to attract and retain newcomers who can fill key jobs and who want to live long-term in these areas.
Our area was also involved in the previous Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP).
“Our Chamber, along with many community partners, are pleased to have delivered a successful RNIP to the North Bay and Area communities and we look forward to continuing this community driven program that is designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to rural communities” says Donna Backer, President and CEO of the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce. “Creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to live, work and grow in our area is a win for our business community who are looking to address their labour shortages”.
Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming, says RNIP has been successful in connecting businesses and employers in remote communities with the skilled newcomers they need.
“The Rural Community Immigration Pilot continues the important work of attracting workers interested in the lifestyle offered in rural and northern communities,” says Rota. “It builds on the previous pilot to define clearer roles between the department and participating communities to better support their needs.”
Along with North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and Timmins are also on the list of communities taking part in the program.
Sudbury and Timmins are also part of the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot.
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