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Skilled Workers Can Now Apply for Permanent Residency in Ontario

Ontario’s New Program for Skilled Workers
Ontario is introducing a new opportunity for skilled workers. The Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) pilot program will run from January 2 to December 31, 2025, attracting up to 800 skilled immigrants to rural Ontario.
Which Ontario Areas Are Looking for Skilled Workers?
The REDI program focuses on regions that need workers in healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. These regions are:
- Lanark
- Leeds and Grenville
- Sarnia-Lambton
- Thunder Bay
These areas are looking for skilled workers to help them grow and succeed.
How Does the REDI Program Work?
The REDI program is part of Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). It helps skilled workers apply for Permanent Residency (PR) through job offers in the selected regions. If you get a nomination, you can apply directly for PR with the federal government.
Are you Eligible for the REDI Program?
To apply for this program, you need to have a job offer in one of the targeted areas. Here’s a quick guide to the eligibility requirements:
1. For Skilled Foreign Workers
- Full-time, permanent job in a specific type of work.
- Job must pay enough according to Ontario standards.
- Experience or a license may be required.
2. For International Students
- Full-time, permanent job in a specific type of work.
- You must have graduated recently from a school in Ontario.
- Job must meet a certain wage level.
3. For In-Demand Skills
- Full-time, permanent job in a needed occupation.
- Must have at least 9 months of work experience.
- Some language and education requirements.
Why Is This Program Important?
The REDI program will help fill important job shortages in healthcare, technology, and skilled trades. It will help local economies grow by bringing in skilled workers.
What Happened in the Past?
This program follows a successful pilot from the past. The previous program helped fill job shortages in smaller Ontario communities. The new REDI program aims to do even more to help Ontario’s economy grow.
How Does This Fit into Canada’s Immigration Plans?
Ontario’s REDI program is part of a larger effort to bring skilled workers to smaller communities in Canada, not just big cities. It helps fill job gaps in rural and regional areas across the country.
Your Chance to Live and Work in Ontario
The REDI pilot program gives skilled workers a great opportunity to live in Ontario’s rural regions and apply for Permanent Residency. If you’re looking to start a new life in Canada, this could be the perfect chance for you!
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