Updates
Starting September 30, 2025, we will post monthly updates that provide insight and statistics about the pilot. As of the end of September, the North Bay & Area RCIP program has granted 64 candidates community recommendations, with many more under review. Over the next few months, we will use our remaining allocations to assist skilled…
Sep 15, 2025
Recently, our Pilot Coordinators, Heather and 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 they receive. You can find the video here: https://youtu.be/GPnKoKjEPfc. If you have any other questions beyond what is answered in this recording, please…
Aug 15, 2025
Due to overwhelming demand and interest in the North Bay & Area RCIP program, and to ensure fairness and efficiency across the entire catchment area, we will be placing a cap on the number of applications we will be processing from each Designated Employer per year. While this may be a stressful time, please do…
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.
