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Thank you for your interest in the Rural and Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
A welcoming community of 78,000, Sault Ste. Marie provides a mix of urban and natural amenities that offer an affordable, active lifestyle in the heart of the Great Lakes. This pilot is designed to support economic development in our community and strengthen our local business's capacity to develop and retain a skilled workforce. This pilot is being managed by the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation.
Rural Community Immigration Pilot
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot offers a pathway to permanent residence (PR) to skilled workers who want to work and settle in our rural community. On January 31, 2025, the City announced its selection as one of 18 communities across Canada to participate in the new Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a program that replaces the former Rural Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP). This initiative will help strengthen the local workforce by providing businesses with greater capacity to recruit and retain skilled talent.
Canada launches Rural and Francophone Community Immigration pilots - Canada.ca
Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot: about the pilot - Canada.ca
