To attract foreign workers to small and remote communities throughout Canada, the Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot was launched.
Communities within Ontario and Western Canada are popular among new immigrants.
Participating Communities in the Rural and Northern pilot are:
Each community has their own programs and processes. Please let us know which Province or Territory is your preferred destination of choice in your inquiry for Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot and immigrating to Canada.
Agri-Food Pilot
Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is
catered to essential workers in the Agri-Food Industry.
The program started accepting applications in May 2020 and will be available until May 2023.
Caregiver Program
Eligible caregivers can apply to become Home Child Care Providers and Home Support Workers.
Both these pilot programs are pathways to obtaining Permanent Residence while providing essential services to families with young children, and to elderly or disabled persons.
Express Entry
The Express Entry process lets foreign nationals become Permanent Residents of Canada based on their age, education, language skills, work experience and other factors.
Provincial Nominee Program
Canadian provinces and territories have unique Provincial Nomination Programs, with different requirements and process for selecting their candidates for immigration.
Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot
Smaller cities throughout Canada use a job-offer based immigration stream to attract eligible foreign works into their communities.
Applicants must meet federal eligibility requirements and those set out by the community.
Sponsor a Family Member
Canada is one of the few destinations that offers sponsorships for family reunification.
Find out which one is for you!