The labour force in Northern Ontario is shrinking.

In Greater Sudbury, the Northern Policy Institute says 36,000 people will retire in the next 15 years, but only 25,000 people will be available to replace them.

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program (RNIP) is a federal government initiative that promotes Northern Ontario to immigrant workers.
Officials in the program say it will only be successful if immigrants feel comfortable and supported in their new home.

Enrique Paraco, Sudbury immigration development officer, hosted a panel discussion about the challenges of racism in the north.

Hediyeh Karimian, one of the panelists, said it will take more to tackle racism than just another policy.

The change into a welcoming region for newcomers, Karimian said, will involve effort from everyone in the community.
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