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April 2, 2020

By Dhaval Sangoi

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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) published its 2020–2021 departmental strategy. In this plan, IRCC highlighted plans for introducing further immigration initiatives aimed at bringing immigrants to regions in Canada that need jobs.

IRCC’s aim to introduce new regional immigration pilot programmes and build on the success of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) and the Atlantic Immigration Pilot (AIP). The Atlantic Immigration Pilot is a fast-track immigration system that allows designated employers in the four Atlantic provinces of Canada to recruit foreign skilled workers for positions that they could not fill locally. These four provinces include Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick. The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is a community-driven program. It’s designed to spread the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities by creating a path to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers who want to work and live in one of the participating communities. Both AIP and RNIP represent revolutionary immigration initiatives intended to draw immigrants to regions outside of Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal's metropolitan areas, who are attracting migrants at a pace that is extremely disproportionate to the rest of the country.

The Municipal Nominee Program (MNP) is the only confirmed immigration pilot project, outlined in the IRCC departmental strategy. The MNP is still in the planning phase, with not yet available descriptions of program requirements and implementation procedures. The Canadian Government, however, has announced plans to accept at least 5,000 immigrants through the MNP in 2020-2021.

An article from the Justin Trudeau’s liberal government website states that:

“We will make it easier for communities to welcome the workers they need most.

While immigration benefits Canada as a whole, not every community – including those experiencing serious labour shortages – is able to make the most of the contributions new Canadians can bring.

To make sure that communities of all sizes are better able to attract and support new Canadians, we will move forward with a Municipal Nominee Program. This program will allow local communities, chambers of commerce, and local labour councils to directly sponsor permanent immigrants.”

The government’s decision to come up with such an immigration pilot plan makes great sense. The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which is currently the fastest-growing initiative among all economic immigration systems in Canada, has attracted several immigrants to Canada for more than 20 years, selected by provincial governments for their ability to succeed in the provincial economy and community. Settlement trends, however, show that most provincial candidates and their families reside in a given province's largest city or region. That's fantastic for just that Metropolitan economy, but this influx of fresh foreign talent could be missed by other communities, and the local communities would find it harder to grow, prosper and reach their true potential.

A Municipal Nominee Program can increase the immigration quota for these municipalities, granting them greater leverage in attracting immigrants. Just like the RNIP, a few select municipalities may recognize potential immigrants who meet particular requirements, usually involving an offer of employment among other adaptability requirements. This will help them attract a lot of highly skilled foreign workers who intends to settle there permanently, which would help them boost that municipality’s economy as well as fill labor shortages in that area, contributing to the overall growth of the economy and reducing disparity in immigration.

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Mala Desta

How can sponsor over 24 years child ?

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Hi Mala, thank you for reaching out. We suggest that you consult with our Senior Practitioner as he would be able to assess your profile and advise you in the right track. Please call 905-362-9393 ext 100 or email support@spscanada.com to confirm your consultation.

AWE MARTINS

Canada Government is the best government in the whole world . God will continue to bless the nation of Canada ,

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Indeed Awe, new immigration programs are always welcomed!

Thokoza Ncube

Interested

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Hi Thokoza, thank you for reaching out. We will surely be able to help you with your profile, and we suggest that you consult with our Senior Practitioner as he would be able to assess your profile and advise you in the right track. Please call 905-362-9393 ext 100 or email support@spscanada.com to confirm your consultation.

María Galindo

Great!!

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Indeed Galindo, new immigration programs are always welcomed!

Uzzal Chakma

This is Uzzal . I have 4 years bachelor degree in Accounting subject as per credential report and have 15+ job experience . Due to IELTS less scoring i not able to apply existing program so i need job offer from employer. Could you please assist me . Thanks .

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Hi Uzzal, thank you for reaching out. We will surely be able to help you with your immigration concerns, and we suggest that you consult with our Senior Practitioner as he would be able to assess your profile and advise you in the right track. Please call 905-362-9393 ext 100 or email support@spscanada.com to confirm your consultation.

Ibrahim Ismail

This is a very interesting and welcome idea. Thanks to the Canadian government for this initiative. However, I would like to ask if non skilled labourers are also welcome to be a part of this program. Thanks.

Team Sps Canada

Indeed Ismail, new immigration programs are always welcomed! Some immigration programs are still on planning phase, however we can suggest you with the options after having your profile assessed by our Senior Practitioner, please contact support@spscanada.com to book the consultation.

Fridah Marangu

This is amazing news

Team Sps Canada

Indeed Marangu, new immigration programs are always welcomed!

mohamed Abdi kadiye

Hi, is it only for the local community? or other people from the globe are welcome? I m from Somalia, I would like to know the qualifications. thanks

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Hi Mohamed, some immigration programs are still in planning phase, however we would be able to suggest you with options that suits best for you after having your profile assessed, for which you'll have to go through a consultation with our Senior Practitioner. Please contact support@spscanada.com for booking a consultation.

mohamed Abdi kadiye

My phone number +252613323723. email: mckadiye@hotmail.com

Team Sps Canada

Hi Mohamed, thank you for reaching out. We will surely be reaching you on your email or phone number.

othman alaoui

Hi dear, may know the IELTS is necessary for this MNP?

Team Sps Canada

Hi there, MNP is still in its planning phase, please remain updated with our page for further information.

lenus fernando

i believe that "provincial nominee program "is the best for immigrants like us sri lankans. if there is any opening for a skilled labor in any of the remote localities which seeks instant recruitment of skilled labors. please let me know that and make me enlighten about the visa program

Team Sps Canada

Hi Fernando, thank you for reaching out. We will surely be able to help you with your interest in PNP, and we can suggest you further options after assessing your profile carefully, for which it is advised that you consult with our Senior Practitioner as he would be able to assess your profile and advise you in the right track. Please call 905-362-9393 ext 100 or email support@spscanada.com to confirm your consultation.

Rupesh Singh

Hi my name is Rupesh Singh I am from India. I am interested in municipal nominee program

Team Sps Canada

Hi Rupesh, thank you for reaching out. To find out which programs work best for you, we suggest that you consult with our Senior Practitioner to learn about your alternatives to permanent residency. Please call 905-362-9393 ext 100 or email support@spscanada.com to book the meeting.

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