CEDC Immigration Pilots
Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) Pilot
The Thunder Bay CEDC was pleased to have participated in the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot in 2025. Please note that the pilot ended on December 31, 2025 and is currently closed for applications.
Local employers looking to fill or retain skilled positions should explore the Ontario Immigration Nominee Program (OINP)
Learn more by clicking this link: Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) | ontario.ca
The 2025 RCIP program is now closed to all applications as we have issued all our allocated recommendations.
As a year end wrap up, the Thunder Bay CEDC wanted to share the results of the 2025 Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) program.
- We received 400 applications from employers and 358 were granted Designated Employer status
- 175 Designated Employers had candidates receive a Recommendation Certificate
- Almost 900 candidate applications were received and reviewed
- 475 Recommendation Certificates were issued, our total allocation for 2025
- 475 principal applicants and 356 dependents were supported, representing a total of 831 individuals
- Of those who received a recommendation, the highest score was 109 and the average score was 88.5
Please monitor our website to learn more about the 2026 Thunder Bay CMA RCIP.*
*note that we will post information once we have our approvals. Discussions between Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and RCIP communities are ongoing regarding 2026 allocations, priority sector and NOC code decisions, and more.