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Mark Carney might be the next Prime Minister—and his immigration plans are BIG!

✨ What to Expect: ✔ New PR options for skilled workers ✔ Faster application processing ✔ Support for regional immigration streams like RCIP

Immigrants, students, and professionals should stay updated—2025 could be a turning point! Watch the full analysis now:

Northeast BC Moving Ahead with Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP)!

The Northeast BC Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP),is steadily advancing toward its launch. Spearheaded by Community Futures Peace Liard (CFPL) and Northern Lights College (NLC), this program is designed to address labor shortages by creating a streamlined pathway to permanent residency for skilled foreign workers, while fostering sustainable growth in Northeast BC communities.

Overview of the Northeast BC RCIP

The RCIP aims to distribute the benefits of economic immigration to smaller communities facing workforce challenges. Northeast BC has been selected as the only new British Columbia region for this round of the pilot, joining North Okanagan and West Kootenay, which participated in a previous iteration. The program, announced on January 30, 2025, is one of 14 communities chosen across Canada to participate, highlighting its significance in addressing regional labor market needs.

Leadership and Partnerships

Community Futures Peace Liard and Northern Lights College are at the helm of the Northeast BC RCIP, coordinating a collaborative effort to ensure its success. CFPL, a not-for-profit organization focused on fostering small business growth in rural areas, and NLC, a key educational institution serving the region, are partnering with local municipalities, Chambers of Commerce, and immigrant settlement agencies to guide the program’s development.

Program Objectives and Benefits

The Northeast BC RCIP is designed to address critical labor shortages in key sectors, such as healthcare and manufacturing, by enabling employers to sponsor skilled foreign workers for permanent residency through a streamlined process. The program’s primary goals include:

Filling Labor Gaps: Connecting local businesses with qualified international talent to meet workforce demands.

Promoting Long-Term Settlement: Encouraging skilled workers to establish roots in Northeast BC, fostering population growth and community vibrancy.

Boosting Economic Development: Enhancing local economies through increased labor market participation and innovation.

Supporting Diversity: Welcoming newcomers to create a more inclusive and dynamic regional culture.

For employers, the RCIP offers a practical solution to recruitment challenges, allowing them to designate candidates for permanent residency and retain talent, including international graduates from NLC. For skilled workers, the program provides a clear and efficient pathway to permanent residency, along with access to settlement services to ease their transition.

Eligibility and Process

While specific eligibility criteria are still being finalized, the RCIP is an employer-driven program requiring candidates to secure a valid job offer from a designated employer in a participating Northeast BC community. General requirements, based on similar programs like the RNIP, include:

Work Experience: At least one year (1,560 hours) of relevant work experience in the past three years, aligned with the National Occupational Classification (NOC) TEER categories. International graduates from Canadian institutions, such as NLC, may be exempt from this requirement.

Education: A minimum of a secondary school diploma.

Language Proficiency: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels depending on the job classification.

Financial Proof: Sufficient funds to support oneself and family for at least one year.

Intent to Reside: A genuine commitment to live and work long-term in the community.

Certificate of Recommendation: A valid recommendation from a local economic development organization, such as CFPL.

Applicants residing in Canada must maintain valid temporary resident status until permanent residency is granted. The application process involves securing a job offer, obtaining a community recommendation, and submitting a permanent residency application to IRCC. Processing times may vary, but the employer-driven nature of the RCIP can expedite approvals compared to other immigration pathways.

Current Progress

As of April 2025, the Northeast BC RCIP is in the development phase, with CFPL and NLC actively working to establish operational frameworks.

Regional Impact and Future Potential

The Northeast BC RCIP holds immense promise for the Peace Liard region, which includes communities like Fort Nelson and the Northern Rockies. By addressing labor shortages, the program will support critical sectors, enhance population growth, and stimulate economic revitalization.

The initiative also aligns with Canada’s broader immigration strategy, which seeks to strengthen rural and remote communities facing demographic challenges like aging populations. With the RNIP’s success as a precursor, IRCC is exploring making rural immigration programs permanent, signaling a long-term commitment to initiatives like the RCIP.

North Okanagan-Shuswap Unveils Priority Sectors and Occupations for RCIP: A Pathway to Permanent Residency

In April 2025, the North Okanagan-Shuswap region in British Columbia announced its priority sectors and occupations for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a federal program launched on January 30, 2025, to address labor shortages in 14 rural Canadian communities. This employer-driven initiative offers skilled foreign nationals a direct pathway to permanent residency (PR) by connecting them with designated employers in high-demand sectors. This blog explores the five priority sectors, the 25 eligible occupations with their National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, and the opportunities this pilot presents for newcomers and local businesses in the North Okanagan-Shuswap region.

Priority Sectors for RCIP in North Okanagan-Shuswap

The North Okanagan-Shuswap RCIP has carefully selected five priority sectors to address local labor market needs, ensuring that only employers operating within these industries can participate. These sectors, which can be reviewed and adjusted annually, are designed to support the region’s economic growth and community development. The priority sectors are:

Healthcare – Addressing critical shortages in medical and support roles.

Education, Law, Social, Community, and Government Services – Supporting educational institutions, legal services, and community programs.

Sales and Service – Bolstering retail, hospitality, and customer-facing roles.

Trades and Transport – Meeting demand for skilled trades and logistics professionals.

Manufacturing and Utilities – Supporting industrial and utility operations.

These sectors encompass a wide range of businesses, but eligibility is strictly tied to the employer’s industry, not just the job’s NOC code. For example, a candidate working as an accountant (a priority NOC code) for a technology company outside these sectors would be ineligible.

Notes:

The minimum wage for restaurant and food service managers, accommodation service managers, and executive housekeepers is $25.00, while all other occupations require at least $22.00.

Food service supervisors (NOC 62020) exclude fast food restaurants and are limited to one recommendation per employer per year.

 Priority NOC codes are reviewed annually, and changes may affect eligibility. For instance, NOC 62200 (Chefs) was removed from priority status as of February 26, 2024, under the predecessor Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP).

How the RCIP Program Works

The RCIP is a community-driven, employer-focused pathway to permanent residency. Candidates must secure a full-time, permanent, non-seasonal job offer from a designated employer in one of the priority sectors and occupations. The North Okanagan-Shuswap region uses a point-based system, similar to the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System, to evaluate candidates. Applicants are awarded points based on attributes like work experience, education, language proficiency, and community ties. Those with the highest scores (at least 50 points) are prioritized for community recommendation during monthly intake periods.

Key Eligibility Requirements:

Work Experience: At least one year (1,560 hours) of full-time work experience in the past three years, related to the job offer’s NOC TEER category (e.g., TEER 0/1 jobs require experience in TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3). International graduates from a Canadian public institution (2-year program, completed within 18 months) in the community may be exempt.

Language Proficiency: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) requirements vary by NOC TEER level.

Education: Minimum of a secondary school diploma or equivalent foreign credential.

Financial Proof: Candidates must show sufficient funds to support themselves and their family for one year.

Intent to Reside: Applicants must demonstrate a genuine intent to settle in the North Okanagan-Shuswap region, which includes the Regional District of North Okanagan, Electoral Areas C, D, E, F, and G of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and the City of Salmon Arm.

📢 Great News! Canada Introduces 2 New PR Pathways for Rural Communities! 🇨🇦

Canada is launching two new Permanent Residency programs to boost immigration in rural areas:

✅ Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) – Supports skilled workers in rural communities with job offers and community endorsements.

✅ Francophone Community Immigration Pilot – Helps French-speaking immigrants settle outside Quebec. Eligibility includes: ✔️ French language proficiency ✔️ Job offer in a designated community

🌟 A brighter future in Canada’s thriving rural regions awaits!

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Live streaming alias siaran langsung menjadi semakin populer sebab interaksi antara pengisi acara dengan penonton bisa lebih terasa “hidup” dibandingkan video rekaman. Selain materi utama, tak jarang kita butuh momen selingan nih supaya penonton bisa tetap melek dan fokus menyimak.

Kali ini ada lima inspirasi games yang kuintip dari perayaan 1 dekade Ibu Profesional dalam rangkaian Konferensi Ibu Pembaharu 18-22 Desember silam. Tentunya ide ini bisa dimodifikasi sesuai keperluan teman-teman:

#1 Kahoot!

Sudah pernah main di situs kahoot.it? Ini adalah salah satu platform kuis populer yang sering digunakan saat Zoom Meeting ataupun sekolah daring. Main pakai Kahoot tentu saja bisa dilakukan saat siaran langsung. Contohnya seperti kuis yang dibawakan oleh tim Sekretariat Nasional Ibu Profesional di panggung Konferensi Ibu Pembaharu kemarin.

Ada 15 pertanyaan yang disiapkan dan bisa dijawab dengan memilih salah satu pilihan; benar atau salah serta pilihan ganda. Peserta akan menjawab kuis dari gawai masing-masing. Di akhir rangkaian kuis, akan ditampilkan 3 peserta dengan skor tertinggi sebagai pemenang.

#2 Tebak Kata

Yang ini adalah permainan saat live show ekshibisi Sejuta Cinta. Ada empat gambar yang mewakili satu kata. Peserta juga diberikan klu berupa jumlah huruf dari kata tersebut dan bahasa yang digunakan. Misalnya, 6 huruf, in English.

Gambar yang ditampilkan saat games live streaming berlangsung di sesi Konferensi Ibu Pembaharu tersebut antara lain: - gambar laki-laki dewasa yang memberikan kado pada anak perempuan, - gambar ibu dan anak yang sama-sama memegang sebuah rangkaian bunga, - gambar laki-laki yang sedang berdiri memegang baju di samping tumpukan kardus, dan - gambar dua orang perempuan yang sama-sama memegang sebuah kaos, dengan salah seorang yang lebih besar membawa kardus dengan logo 3 panah yang saling melingkar.

Jika terlalu susah, kita bisa memberikan klu tambahan, misalnya huruf depannya: G. Ya, jawabannya adalah … GIVING!

#3 Tebak Gambar

Games live streaming berikutnya dari Kampung Komunitas. Mirip dengan tebak gambar saat sesi Institut Ibu Profesional di live show ekshibisi Konferensi Ibu Pembaharu, kita bisa merangkai gambar-gambar yang merupakan klu dari suatu rangkaian kata. Namun, kita bisa membuatnya berkaitan dengan materi utama yang baru disampaikan.

Contohnya, di Kampung Komunitas Ibu Profesional ada Rumah Belajar Literasi. Gambar yang ditampilkan adalah gambar rumah, meja belajar, gelas ukur dengan kapasitas 1 liter, dan juga kumpulan (rasi) bintang.

#4 Game Filosofis

Tempo hari aku sudah sempat menceritakan permainan yang dibawakan oleh RCIP mengenai menghitung jumlah kotak. Di sana, tim Resource Center Ibu Profesional membawakan hikmah mengenai persepsi terhadap suatu fenomena, serta pentingnya data agar tidak asal memproses dan tidak asal bicara.

Ternyata, Sejuta Cinta juga menyuguhkan menu permainan yang mirip. Ada dua soal tebak angka. Yang pertama, berapa 10 dibagi setengah? Kedua, soal cerita. Kakak dapat uang dari eyang Rp100.000,00. Lalu adik minta dibagi setengah. Jadi berapa yang didapatkan adik dan kakak?

Pesan dari salah satu playground Ibu Profesional ini adalah matematika rasional dan matematika sedekah beda. Sesuatu yang kita bagikan akan kembali ke kita walau mungkin tidak dalam bentuk uang, bisa jadi kesehatan atau rezeki lainnya. 

#5 Kuis Klasik

Sekretariat Nasional, Institut, Komunitas, RCIP, SCIP sudah disebut. Di KIPMA ada games live streaming apa, ya?

Aha! Ada juga dong kuis klasik berupa pertanyaan dan tantangan untuk para penonton. Misalnya, sebutkan dua dari lima yang sudah dipaparkan dalam materi. Atau, di manakah lokasi yang menyediakan suatu produk? Pertanyaan terbuka tanpa pilihan jawaban juga bisa jadi permainan yang seru sekaligus menguji ingatan dan pemahaman audiens kita.

Itu dia lima inspirasi games live streaming dari Konferensi Ibu Pembaharu. Kreatif-kreatif, ya! Tentunya bisa bikin siaran kita juga semakin seru. Apalagi kalau ada sponsor hadiahnya. Hehehe. Untuk hadiah, bisa juga nih kita adaptasi sistem dari toko-toko dan supermarket, yaitu mengumpulkan poin. Dengan demikian, penonton akan lebih termotivasi untuk mengikuti siaran berikutnya sebelum menukarkan poin dengan hadiah yang kita sediakan.