Employer intake for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) is set to open on February 11 at 12:00 pm (local time) . Already Designated Employers Employers who are already designated do not need to apply again . Employer designation remains valid for the duration of the pilot. New Employers Employers who are not yet designated and wish to participate in RCIP must submit an application for designation. Before applying, please review the Apply for Designation  section und

Interested in the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and wondering if it’s the right fit for your business? We’re hosting two RCIP Employer Information Sessions  for employers in the Peace Liard region. These sessions are designed primarily for new employers  who want to understand eligibility requirements and learn how to become a designated employer  when the employer intake opens on February 11. Session options (choose one): Wednesday, January 28 | 5:00–6:00 PM 👉 Re

We know there is strong interest in what the Peace Liard RCIP will look like in 2026, and we appreciate everyone’s patience as planning continues. At this time, we are waiting for IRCC to confirm our allocation numbers and program rules for 2026, which we expect to receive in early January. Once this information is available, we will finalize and submit our 2026 community plan for approval. We are hopeful that the plan will be approved by early February 2026. Employer Designa

As we wrap up the first full year of the Peace Liard Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), we would like to take a moment to reflect on a successful and impactful year. In 2025, we issued 80 RCIP recommendations across the Northeast BC region, supporting communities including Dawson Creek, Tumbler Ridge, Chetwynd, Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, and the rural areas in between. This milestone reflects the collective effort of many partners and participants. We would like to si