Ontario initiated the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program on January 2, 2025, offering a new pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers. The one-year pilot allocates 200 nominations from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program’s Employer Job Offer streams to each participating community, including Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Sarnia-Lambton, and Thunder Bay. Applicants with job offers in these designated communities can apply through the standard OINP Expression of Interest system, with applications being considered in targeted pilot draws.
Ontario launches regional immigration pilot to boost local economic growth
