Canada’s Global Talent Stream: Nearly 24,000 visas granted in 2 years Computer engineers, computer programmers, software engineers and designers among those benefiting from easier access to work in Canada The Government of Canada this week marked the two-year anniversary of its Global Skills Strategy, which has welcomed nearly 24,000 highly skilled foreign workers through its flagship Global Talent Stream. By CIC News
Canada’s immigration policies providing tech sector advantage, Trudeau says Access to global talent fuels innovation, 'better solutions,' Canada's prime minister tells gathered tech leaders in Toronto Government efforts to ensure Canada’s tech sector has access to the best international and domestic talent are providing a unique advantage in the global economy, says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. By CIC News
Highly skilled job seekers from India turning to Canada over U.S., study shows Canada's booming tech sector may be part of the reason for rise in job searches from India A rising number of job seekers from India are looking for work opportunities in Canada over the United States, with searches for tech jobs leading the way, a recent study says. By Stephen Smith
Immigration policies, diversity helping Canada’s reputation as artificial intelligence leader Canada's Global Skills Strategy paving way for top international AI talent Canada’s diversity and immigration policies are playing key roles in the country’s growing reputation as a global leader in artificial intelligence, say two of the country’s top minds in the field. By Stephen Smith