Boosting economic recovery through immigration

Two new immigration streams will help rural communities grow by attracting skilled newcomers.

At the inaugural Premier’s Summit on Fairness for Newcomers, Premier Jason Kenney announced the launch of the Rural Renewal Stream and the Rural Entrepreneur Stream. These streams will encourage skilled and talented professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world to settle in rural communities.

With many Alberta rural communities struggling to find qualified professionals to meet their current and future workforce needs, the Rural Renewal Stream will help attract, welcome and retain newcomers who will contribute their skills and talent to grow local economies.

Eligible rural communities interested in receiving newcomers must apply to become a designated community. During the first year of this program, a limited number of communities will be selected to participate as a designated community.

Communities, represented by an economic development or similar organization, with approved applications will be able to begin working with employers and settlement providing organizations to attract newcomers and help them settle permanently in the community.

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