IRCC has announced two new immigration pilots for rural and Francophone minority communities, with a plan to make the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) permanent. These programs aim to address labor shortages and enrich these communities economically and linguistically.
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot targets rural labor shortages, helping businesses find necessary workers. The Francophone Community Immigration Pilot focuses on increasing the number of French-speaking newcomers outside Quebec, supporting the growth of Francophone minority communities.
Set to launch in Fall 2024, these pilots demonstrate Canada's commitment to supporting diverse communities through strategic immigration policies, with community applications opening this spring.
