Updates
Feb 12, 2026
Our RCIP Pilot Coordinator, Adam, recorded an informational video outlining how the process works, the steps candidates need to take to be successful, and answered the most frequently asked questions the team receives. You can find the video here. If you have any other questions beyond what is answered in this recording, please review our…
January marked the beginning of the second calendar year for the North Bay & Area Rural Community Immigration Pilot. As mentioned in our earlier updates, for January 2026 only, candidates could apply for a recommendation using the Priority Occupations and Sectors from 2025. Moving forward, all potential and interested candidates must meet the new eligibility…
As we enter the second year of the North Bay & Area Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), we are writing to share updates regarding our application process, upcoming Intake Periods, and, more broadly, how the program will evolve in 2026. Over the past year, our team has collected feedback from our 170+ Designated Employers, successful candidates,…
What is RCIP?
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is designed to bring the benefits of immigration to rural communities across Canada, helping employers connect with new talent or retain existing skilled workers to address critical labour shortages in the North Bay and area. Through this initiative, North Bay and area employers will have the opportunity to foster long-term residency and workforce stability.
As an employer-focused program, North Bay & Area RCIP will work closely with local businesses to identify labour force gaps, ensuring North Bay and Area RCIP addresses the current needs and challenges within our community. By fostering economic immigration, RCIP reinforces our position as an ideal destination for newcomers to live, work and thrive.
Employers will be designated according to eligibility to fill vacancies that can’t be filled locally. North Bay & Area has partnered with IRCC to develop a program that works best for our community by prioritizing skilled immigrants who intend to make North Bay & Area their home.
Please note that not all occupations qualify for RCIP. There are other immigration pathways that you can pursue. Please visit Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada website for more information:
North Bay & Area RCIP Catchment/Boundary
The North Bay & Area RCIP boundary is comprised of the census division of the Nipissing District, the Parry Sound District and the Town of Latchford, extending south to the northern boundary of the Nipissing District.
