Maple News reports that three Canadian regions have unveiled new details about their participation in the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP), an initiative aimed at attracting French-speaking immigrants to communities outside of Quebec.
The Acadian Peninsula in New Brunswick, St. Pierre Jolys in Manitoba, and Kelowna in British Columbia are among six communities selected to participate in the pilot. This employer-driven program allows French-speaking foreign nationals with a job offer from a designated employer in one of these regions to apply for permanent residence in Canada, provided they meet other eligibility criteria.
In the Acadian Peninsula, program officials have identified several high-demand sectors including business and finance, healthcare, education, sales, and skilled trades. Priority occupations include accounting technicians, registered nurses, early childhood educators, and construction-related trades. Employers currently designated under this stream include Distillerie Fils du Roy (Paquetville), Pinokkio Pizzeria, Subway (Shippagan), and Tim Hortons (Neguac).
St. Pierre Jolys, a small village located about 50 kilometers southeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba, has also launched its FCIP stream. While specific occupational priorities have not yet been fully published, the region’s boundaries for participation in the pilot have been formalized, laying the groundwork for increased immigration and workforce support through the program.
The FCIP is part of Canada’s broader efforts to support the vitality of Francophone minority communities outside Quebec by welcoming more French-speaking newcomers. The program responds to regional labor shortages while strengthening cultural and linguistic diversity across the country.
Maple News will continue to monitor announcements from Kelowna, British Columbia, and the remaining three participating communities as they release further details.
The FCIP is notable for targeting economic integration, ensuring that immigration supports local labor market needs while offering newcomers a pathway to permanent residency. As the program evolves, it is expected to play a central role in Canada’s strategy to promote Francophone immigration outside Quebec.