Canada | New round of REDI opens for skilled foreign workers in Ontario through 2027

On Oct. 16, 2026, the government of Ontario announced a new round of the Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). The new round of REDI will run through Dec. 31, 2027.

Key takeaways:

REDI offers a pathway to permanent residence for skilled foreign workers and allocates nomination spaces to selected partner communities in need of skilled workers.

The following partner communities are 2026-27 participants:

• Greater Sudbury/Grand Sudbury
• Kenora District
• Nipissing District
• Rainy River District
• Renfrew County
• Thunder Bay

Applicants must meet regular OINP requirements to be considered. No separate application is necessary.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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