This pilot offers permanent residence (PR) to skilled workers who want to work and settle in rural and more remote Francophone-minority communities.

To apply, you must:

  • have a valid job offer from a designated employer in the community
    • Acadian Peninsula, NB
    • Sudbury, ON
    • Timmins, ON
    • Superior East Region, ON
    • St. Pierre Jolys, MB
    • Kelowna, BC
  • have at least 1 year (1,560 hours) of related work experience in the past 3 years
  • a minimum score of NCLC 5 in all 4 abilities
  • a high school diploma
  • prove you have enough money to support yourself and your family (unless you are already working in Canada)

Immigration programs, and especially pilot programs, change regularly. We advise applicants to continue to monitor Canada’s immigration website and its programs here.