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
Why employers are able to hire more tech talent in Canada Canada has a number of work permit and permanent residency options to support the hiring of foreign talent in tech. Canadian tech employers continue to face labour shortages, as the tech sector continues to grow despite the pandemic. One way to support gaps in the labour market is to hire talent from abroad. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario PNP invites 828 Express Entry candidates Ontario invited Tech workers and French speakers in its new PNP draw. Ontario held two Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) draws on February 8. By Shelby Thevenot
Ontario holds biggest PNP draw of 2021 Express Entry candidates who had work experience in one of six tech occupations were invited. On October 27, Ontario invited 1,406 Express Entry candidates with a professional background in tech. By Shelby Thevenot
Coming to Canada as a tech worker All about Canadian immigration and work permit pathways for tech workers in 2021. Tech workers have a number of options for immigrating to Canada. By Michael Schwartz
Ontario PNP Tech Draw: 528 Express Entry candidates invited Ontario invited Express Entry candidates with work experience in one of six tech occupations to apply for a provincial nomination. Ontario invited 528 Express Entry candidates with tech experience to apply for a provincial nomination on April 13. By Shelby Thevenot
Canadian immigration for tech workers: Express Entry, PNPs, and work permits ANALYSIS: Tech talent is in high demand in Canada. Canada offers multiple immigration and work permit programs for highly-skilled tech workers. By Michael Schwartz
Ontario invites 1,186 Express Entry candidates in first Tech Draw of 2021 Ontario held a new PNP draw inviting Express Entry candidates with work experience on one of six tech occupations. Ontario held a new draw on February 16, inviting 1,186 immigration candidates with work experience in the tech sector to apply for a provincial nomination. By Shelby Thevenot
