Citizenship and Immigration committee  Perhaps I can add to it. We've seen a large percentage of RNIP applicants who are PSWs and registered nurses. Before, as the committee knows, there was no stream for personal support workers in Ontario, so we've seen a great success in that program. We've seen people move from ot

Citizenship and Immigration committee  No problem.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes, it plays an important role. A community has to identify where the demand is, right? Early on, even before RNIP was a thought, we identified where our major sectors are and what's in demand. We tend to target and work with partners not only in the GTA but also in Winnipeg. Th

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Yes. Thank you for the question. I just look at my own parents. When they came to this country in the late sixties or early seventies, they didn't speak a word of English, but they came to Thunder Bay because there was a large Italian population here. They were able to adapt to

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you. I think RNIP could be extended. It's something we've been looking at. Before RNIP was approved, we had looked at expanding it outside of Thunder Bay. For those who are familiar with northwestern Ontario, it's quite a large area. It's the size of France. We've looked

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Definitely, we have a number of partnerships, and I'll mention the agencies. They are the Local Immigration Partnership, the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association and the francophone associations. Ironically, we're all on the same block, so we work very well and closely together

Citizenship and Immigration committee  I'll be starting with some quick opening remarks, and then Ms. Lauzon—

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you very much, Madam Chair. Good afternoon, everyone. The CEDC is pleased to appear before the committee to discuss the impact of the RNIP program on the city of Thunder Bay. In 2019, Thunder Bay was selected from among 11 communities to participate in this program. In