REDI Nipissing District | North Bay Economic Development

Unlock New Opportunities: REDI, Set, Go!

Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI)

Helping Nipissing District employers attract and retain the skilled workers they need.

Nipissing District has been selected as one of six regions across Ontario to participate in the 2026-2027 Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative.

Led by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), REDI helps employers address local labour shortages by attracting and retaining skilled international workers. Through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), the REDI initiative provides dedicated nomination opportunities to participating regions.

For 2027, Nipissing District has been allocated up to 150 nomination spaces for eligible applicants with qualifying job offers in the district. The initiative covers the entire Nipissing District census division, as defined by Statistics Canada, and runs until December 31, 2027.

The City of North Bay's Economic Development Department serves as the community lead, helping employers across Nipissing District access dedicated OINP support, including information sessions and provincial resources and support.

Learn more about Ontario’s REDI initiative

How Does it Work?

REDI is not a separate immigration program or application process. It operates through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), using the province's existing eligibility requirements and Expression of Interest (EOI) system.

For applications supported by an employer job offer, the process involves six steps:

For Employers in Nipissing District

Interested in learning how REDI may help address your workforce needs?

As the community lead, the City of North Bay's Economic Development Department can help employers learn about REDI, connect with provincial OINP representatives and access employer information sessions and resources.

Contact: immigration@northbay.ca

Explore the helpful resources below:

Employer Guide

Review employer eligibility and job-offer requirements.

Employer Portal

Learn how to register, submit job offers and apply for position approval.

Document Checklist

Review the documents and supporting information employers may need to submit as part of the OINP application process.

For Applicants

Interested in living and working in Nipissing District? Learn about OINP eligibility requirements and the steps involved in applying for provincial nomination.

For questions about OINP eligibility or applications, please contact the Province of Ontario directly through the OINP webform.

Explore the helpful resources below:

Ontario Workforce Priority Stream

Review eligibility requirements for applicants and qualifying job offers.

Application Process

Learn how to register an Expression of Interest (EOI) and submit an application if invited.

Document Checklist

Find out which documents you need to prepare and submit to support your OINP application.

Questions? We're Here to Help

Whether you're an employer exploring REDI or a candidate navigating the immigration process, the following resources can help connect you with the right support.

REDI Information & Employer Support

The City of North Bay's Economic Development Department is the community lead for REDI in Nipissing District. Employers interested in learning more, attending information sessions or connecting with provincial representatives are encouraged to reach out to our team.

contact our team

OINP Program Support

For general program, eligibility or application questions, employers and applicants can contact OINP directly.
Phone: 416-327-0374 | Toll-Free: 1-866-214-6820
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

OINP Webform

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