Canada Launches Two New Immigration Pilots for Rural & Francophone Communities

Canada is taking bold steps to address labor shortages and support community growth by launching two new immigration pilots: the Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. These programs aim to attract skilled workers to smaller communities where they are needed the most.

Rural Community Immigration Pilot – This initiative will help smaller, rural communities across Canada attract and retain skilled immigrants to support their local economies.

Francophone Community Immigration Pilot – Designed to strengthen French-speaking communities outside Quebec, ensuring they remain vibrant and economically strong.

These pilots align with Canada’s goal to spread immigration benefits beyond major cities and provide new pathways for skilled immigrants to secure permanent residence.

The following communities will participate in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP):

• Pictou County, NS

• North Bay, ON

• Sudbury, ON

• Timmins, ON

• Sault Ste. Marie, ON

• Thunder Bay, ON

• Steinbach, MB

• Altona/Rhineland, MB

• Brandon, MB

• Moose Jaw, SK

• Claresholm, AB

• West Kootenay, BC

• North Okanagan Shuswap, BC

• Peace Liard, BC

The following communities will participate in the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP):

• Acadian Peninsula, NB

• Sudbury, ON

• Timmins, ON

• Superior East Region, ON

• St. Pierre Jolys, MB

• Kelowna, BC

Who Can Apply? Details about eligibility and application processes will be released soon. If you are a skilled worker or a French-speaking candidate interested in these opportunities, stay tuned! Need help navigating your Canadian immigration options? Contact us today for expert guidance!