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Canada’s permanent rural immigration program to open January 1
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Canada announced on November 9 that it will replace its rural immigration pilot with a permanent program. The new pathway opens on January 1, 2027. The immigration department expects the 14 communities in the pilot to continue and plans to add more later. [evidence-1] [evidence-2]
The program helps participating communities fill local labour shortages. Skilled workers applying from India or elsewhere need a valid job offer from a designated employer and a recommendation from the community where the job is based. Those are among the conditions for applying for permanent residence. [evidence-1] [evidence-3]
The pilot closes when the permanent program opens. The immigration department says people with a pilot recommendation dated December 31, 2026 or earlier can still apply under the pilot before their recommendation expires. The department will continue processing applications it has already received. [evidence-4]
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