Life on the Prairies

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Join me as I take an in-depth look at the IRCC's Rural Community Immigration Pilot specifically the Call For Proposals (CFP). This episode is great for those communities interested in applying and those newcomers who want to know how this initiative will work. I will walk through each of the topics within the CFP and provide a bit of insight into how immigration works, why this will benefit rural communities and get into detail of what IRCC is expecting. I will also give my thoughts as to perhaps why some communities may just be better positioned than others. The rural community immigration pilot aims to ensure that rural communities continue to have the ability to access programs that address labour shortages and help local businesses find the workers they need. It will provide pathways to permanent residence for newcomers who can help to overcome critical labour job shortages and want to live long term in these smaller communities. The successful communities will launch their own immigration initiatives in the fall of 2024. In a future episode I will look at how this process may work for those in Canada but are here temporarily. Being a rural person who currently lives & works in a rural Canadian town I will give you an insight into rural Canada and its possibilities!  Resources 100meridian.ca  Community Rural Immigration June 14th webinar (Registration Link) IRCC's Community Application (CFP) Index of Remoteness Immigration & Rural Canada Takeaways Read the application (Call for Proposals) from start to finish before you dive in. Be honest with yourself if your community is ready to apply; Know what you need and who you need, gather and brain-storm (involve those who need to be involved).  Make sure you have an inventory of your community's infrastructure & social services; Ensure that every partner understand their role in the project. Highlights 4:27 How this pilot could benefit the communities. 5:10 Not every community should be applying.  7:10 What are they expecting from the community? 9:49 Administrative Capacity - who could that be? Understand there is money coming with this application. 13:30 Roles of Economic Development Organizations, Communities and Employers. 16:14 What is IRCC's role? 10:46 Letters of Support from various stakeholders.  18:23 The basic criteria. 20;25 Housing. Housing. Housing.  22:08 No one is getting funding from IRCC for this initiative. 23:12 Employers - they have to be committed, not just your municipal government. They are the most critical partners.  Music "Fresh Breeze" by Stwee Audio "The Time It Takes" by Kayla Luky https://kaylaluky.bandcamp.com/album/... Produced by https://www.growmediagroup.ca/

How can you grow your community with just volunteers? How can economic development be accomplished with very limited to no government support,  funding or paid staff? Well, let us tell you how we did it! Find out how the Parkland Ukrainian Family Fund assisted over 200 people (67 families) in less than two years to move to the community of Dauphin solely through business and volunteer support. Join me as I speak to Pam Iwanchysko, Settlement & Fund-raising Coordinator, for PUFF as she provides all the answers for you on how we accomplished this amazing goal. Parkland Ukraine Family Fund Volunteers: Jim Perchaluk - Chair Don Tarrant - Business Advisor Pam Iwanschysko - Settlement & fund-raising Coordinator Father Brent Kuzyk - Spiritual Advisor Jason Beyette - Legal Advisor Tere Stykalo - Financial Advisor Lindsay Rubeniuk - Immigration Advisor Tanis Bennet - Housing Coordinator Annette Clement - Housing Coordinator Community Futures Parkland https://cfmanitoba.ca/parkland Vermillion Growers https://vermilliongrowers.com/ Ritz Manufacturing  https://www.ritzmachine.com/ Smak SMAK Ukrainian Food Delivery & Pick up  Mountain View School Division https://www.mvsd.ca/ E-mail immigration@100meridian and we will help you connect! Music "Fresh Breeze" by Stwee Audio "The Time It Takes" by Kayla Luky https://kaylaluky.bandcamp.com/album/... Resources: http://100meridian.ca/ Produced by https://www.growmediagroup.ca/

Why is housing so cheap & still there is lots of opportunity in Hazlet?  Why invest in this region? Why move here? Why immigrate here? So many questions yet the answers can be found in this podcast!  Lindsay Alban loves rural life and living in her hometown, Hazlet,  but she wants to share this all with you! Did you know Hazlet is home for many international students from around the world, join us as she speaks about the Chinook International Program.  Alban will also let us in on the fact that for a lovely three bedroom home in her area is about $500, 000 less then the national average and there are plenty of employment as well as business opportunities. Beyond affordable housing, excellent income potential along with the quality of life that offers short commutes and lots of recreational opportunities, Hazlet is definitely a community you need to check out! This town & their region don't just stop at being rural innovators that welcome students from around the world; they have other cool projects like clean sustainable technology. Cities got nothing in this region!  Further, if you want to buy a business or check out the employment scene and even learn why it is great to live in the Three Points region then you have to check out  www.threepointsep.ca  Insta - @threepointsep  Facebook @threepointsep Lindsay's innovative hometown - www.hazletsk.ca Insta - @hazletsask Facebook - @hazletsask Lindsay & team's Newcomer Welcome Centre: www.newcomerwelcomecentre.com Chinook International Program - www.chinooksask.ca Would you like to develop your town? Check out Lindsay's profile & her courses! www.lindsayalliban.com E-mail [email protected] and we will help you connect! Music "Fresh Breeze" by Stwee Audio "The Time It Takes" by Kayla Luky https://kaylaluky.bandcamp.com/album/... Produced by https://www.growmediagroup.ca/