Global Talent Stream

What is the Global Talent Stream? The Global Talent Stream helps Canadian employers expedite the hiring foreign tech talent.

The Global Talent stream is part of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), which is intended to be used when there are labour and skill shortages and there are no Canadians or permanent residents available to fill positions.

By Julia Hornstein

Global Talent Stream adds five new eligible occupations to program ESDC has expanded the Global Talent Stream to a variety of eligible engineering positions.

On December 22nd, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) expanded the list of eligible occupations in the Global Talent Stream (GTS).

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Canadian immigration options for U.S. visa holders There are several options for skilled workers to gain Canadian work experience

An H-1B visa is a United States work permit that allows foreign born nationals who have specialized knowledge, or fashion models ‘of merit”, to work in the United States.

By Edana Robitaille

Global Talent Stream: Bringing highly skilled foreign tech talent to Canada Employers in the Canadian tech industry can fast-track hiring highly skilled foreign talent through the Global Talent Stream.

Canada currently has north of one million job vacancies across the country. These job vacancies are spread throughout nearly every employment sector, which is why Canada has created several programs to aid employers with hiring foreign talent.

By Vimal Sivakumar

Understanding and applying through specialized LMIA applications An LMIA is needed when hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada—however, there are 6 specialized applications that employers can avail, depending on the circumstances around the foreign worker’s hiring.

As part of hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) in Canada—under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—companies must submit a request for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). This document is needed to hire a foreign worker and determine the impact of their hiring on the Canadian labour […]

By Asheesh Moosapeta

How to get a work permit as an IT professional The Canadian government fast-tracks work permits for individuals in the IT sector.

The tech sector is very important to the Canadian economy and global tech talent are in high demand in Canada. In fact, there are many different work permit options for individuals in IT fields, and the Canadian government accelerates the processing of these permits.

By Julia Hornstein

Waterloo Region immigration report outlines experiences and challenges faced by new arrivals The Waterloo Region of Ontario is a tech hub and attracts a lot of global talent.

Every two years, the Waterloo Region conducts a survey of immigrants, refugees, international students, temporary workers, and their families to gain insight into their experiences settling into the Waterloo region after moving to Canada.

By Edana Robitaille

Canada’s immigration pathways for tech talent Canada offers many temporary and permanent options to attract global tech talent.

Canada’s tech sector is booming, and industry growth is expected to continue outpacing the number of skilled tech workers in the Canadian labour force. This growth comes from a mix of startups and large companies, such as Google and Amazon, investing more money and growing their businesses in Canada. This investment is a core piece […]

By Edana Robitaille

How can I get a Labour Market Impact Assessment? If you are an employer looking to hiring a foreign worker, you may need a Labour Market Impact Assessment.

The purpose of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is to make sure that the hiring of a foreign worker will have a positive or neutral effect on the Canadian labour force.

By Julia Hornstein