In July 2025, three Canadian regions—Acadian Peninsula (New Brunswick), St. Pierre Jolys (Manitoba), and Kelowna (British Columbia)—rolled out their dedicated streams under the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP). These employer-led pathways offer permanent residence to French‑speaking skilled workers with valid job offers in specific sectors.
📍 Participating Communities & Priority Sectors
- Acadian Peninsula, NB: Business, finance, administration, health, early childhood education, trades & service roles.
- St. Pierre Jolys, MB: Health, education, skilled trades, automotive, culinary arts.
- Kelowna, BC: Healthcare, social services, trades, hospitality, early childhood education, electrical.
🔑 Eligibility at a Glance
- Valid French test score (minimum NCLC 5 across all four categories).
- At least 1 year (1,560 hours) of related work experience in the past 3 years.
- Secondary or higher education credentials.
- Job offer from a designated employer within one of the participating regions.
🌟 Why This Program Matters for Canada PR 2025
- Part of the broader Francophone strategy to raise French-speaking PR admissions to 8.5% in 2025, with a 12% target by 2029.
- Aligns with Express Entry French-language category draws and other francophone-targeted immigration measures.
- Gives French-speaking workers a smoother, community-supported path to PR outside Quebec.
🧭 What You Should Do Now
- Explore job vacancies in designated employer lists in Acadian Peninsula, St. Pierre Jolys, and Kelowna.
- Ensure your French proficiency meets NCLC 5 minimum and submit valid language test results.
- Prepare work records, educational credentials, and proof of funds.
- Limit your profile to these rural francophone communities in your FCIP application.
- Work with licensed Mississauga immigration consultants to assess eligibility and craft a successful PR submission.
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