Rural and Northen Immigration Pilot

This pilot is a community-driven program, which means only certain communities in
some provinces of Canada offer this opportunity.

This program was created to help the economic growth of smaller communities and
create a path to permanent residence for skilled workers who wish to live and work in
one of those communities.

The participating communities in this program are:

• Ontario: North Bay, Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay

• Manitoba: Brandon, Altona/Rhineland

• Saskatchewan: Moose Jaw

• Alberta: Claresholm

• British Columbia: Vernon, West Kooteney

Each community will have its own requirements, but in general, you will need:

• Have work experience or have graduated from a public school

• Meet education requirements

• Meet language requirements

• Prove you have enough funds available to support yourself

• Intend to live in the community chosen

• Have a valid status in Canada