Multiple sources detail Ontario's new Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program from January 2 to December 31, 2025. This initiative addresses labor shortages in four rural and northern regions (Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Sarnia-Lambton, and Thunder Bay) by allocating 800 permanent residency nominations through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The program utilizes three employer job offer streams—Foreign Worker, International Student, and In-Demand Skills—with varying eligibility criteria based on work experience, education, and language proficiency. The REDI program aligns with broader federal efforts to promote regional immigration and boost rural economies.
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