Canada makes rural immigration programme permanent to attract skilled workers
Canada has made its Rural Community Immigration Pilot a permanent programme to attract and retain skilled foreign workers in smaller communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-makes-rural-immigration-programme-permanent-to-attract-skilled-workers/
Canada has converted its Rural Community Immigration Pilot into a permanent program to address labour shortages in rural communities. Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab made the announcement on November 9, 2026, in Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The program will initially remain in place for the 14 communities currently participating, with plans to expand to more areas in the future.
The initiative aims to connect newcomers and their families with local employers and community support to encourage long-term settlement. Minister of Justice and Attorney General Sean Fraser highlighted the program's success in helping businesses retain workers and newcomers establish permanent roots. The permanent program is part of Canada's 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan, with 5,500 admission spaces allocated.
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