Ontario's new Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program is an exciting initiative under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). Here's a summary:
Duration: January 2 to December 31, 2025.
Objective: Attract up to 800 highly skilled immigrants to support labor market needs in four regions:
Lanark County
Leeds and Grenville (United Counties)
Sarnia-Lambton
City of Thunder Bay
Pathway to PR: Approved candidates will receive a provincial nomination from the OINP, enabling them to apply for permanent residency (PR) through Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Focus Areas: The program supports regional economic growth and addresses labor shortages in rural and northern Ontario.