Pilot Updates

Pilot Extension
On August 26th 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada confirmed the pilot extension until February 2024. Communities can issue recommendations until February 2024, and candidates have until August 2024 to submit their permanent residency application to IRCC. Find information here.
Boundary Expansion
A boundary expansion was also announced. New North Bay boundaries include North Temagami, South Burks Falls, East Mattawa, and West Sturgeon Falls. Find a map here.
National Occupational Classification 2021
On November 16, 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be switching to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). Please refer to IRCC website to know how this will affect the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP).
Other changes
In addition to the pilot extension and boundary expansion, other changes have been put into affect. Please refer to IRCC for detailed information.