RCIP Gains Momentum: Sault Ste. Marie & Brandon Join, Revealing Priority Sectors
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a federal pathway to permanent residence in Canada, is gaining momentum. Two more communities have revealed their priority sectors and occupations, following Timmins' lead last week. Sault Ste. Marie, with 300 spots allocated for 2025, and Brandon, with 180, have joined the 14 communities participating in the RCIP, aimed at addressing chronic labour shortages in rural areas.
Timmins, the first to announce its list, has not yet disclosed specific certified employers. However, more communities are expected to follow suit in the coming months, with the total number of participating communities set to increase.
Sault Ste. Marie has listed five priority sectors: Education, law and social, community and government services; Health; Manufacturing and utilities; Sales and service; and Trades and transport. Brandon, the second-largest city in Manitoba, has dedicated 15% of its 180 slots to the healthcare sector. Only employers operating within these specific priority sectors are likely to be eligible for designation under the RCIP.
The RCIP, launched earlier this year, is an employer-driven pathway that requires a job offer from a designated employer in a participating community. With Sault Ste. Marie and Brandon revealing their lists, more communities are expected to do the same, helping to address labour shortages in rural Canada.
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