As of March 24, 2023, Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) has received enough applications to award over 200 recommendations, more than half of their 2023 allotment. By the end of March, around 132 candidates had to receive recommendations for permanent residence, while close to 100 more applications were still being reviewed. The candidate application form will be available again from April 12 and will close on the night of May 8. This may be the last chance for candidates to apply for a recommendation this year.