The Regional Immigration Collaboration (RIC) under the BC Provincial Nominee Program enables smaller communities outside Metro Vancouver to actively attract and retain workers and entrepreneurs. It aligns with local economic development strategies and priority industry sectors, facilitating immigration pathways tailored to regional needs.

• The RIC supports economic development strategies of communities outside Metro Vancouver through immigration.
• Participating communities can attract and retain workers and entrepreneurs wishing to settle in smaller BC communities.
• Priority industry sectors are identified for each participating community based on the NAICS 2022 classification.
• Entrepreneurs can use the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Stream to find communities matching their business proposals.
• Communities interested in RIC can contact BC PNP via email at PNPConcierge@gov.bc.ca.

• Introduction and ongoing support of the Regional Immigration Collaboration initiative to enhance regional economic development through immigration.

• Entrepreneurs and workers interested in immigrating to smaller communities in British Columbia outside Metro Vancouver.
• Communities participating in the BC PNP Regional Immigration Collaboration.

• Entrepreneurs can apply through the Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Stream by selecting communities aligned with their business sector.
• Contact BC PNP at PNPConcierge@gov.bc.ca for more information on participation and application.

• Last updated: February 9, 2026
• Support activities for crop production in Mackenzie paused until January 2026.

• https://www.welcomebc.ca/immigrate-to-b-c/about-the-bc-provincial-nominee-program-4374589fc5bd099f34c82a0e2623f93d/regional-immigration