Work permit options in Canadian video game industry Film, TV and video game production are thriving since reopening after COVID-related shutdowns. Video game production, as well as film and TV production, saw a major drop in revenue in 2020 in light of COVID-19 shutdowns. However, since reopening, these industries have been thriving. By Mohanad Moetaz
Ontario’s first Tech Draw invites more than 1,600 Express Entry candidates with CRS scores as low as 439 Candidates with eligible work experience in 6 tech occupations targeted in July 12 draw Ontario conducted its first Tech Draw on July 12, inviting 1,623 Express Entry candidates with eligible work experience to apply for a provincial nomination for Canadian permanent residence. By Stephen Smith
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
British Columbia extends Tech Pilot to June 2020 Two-year-old pilot provides fast track to Canadian permanent residence for tech workers in 29 eligible occupations British Columbia’s Tech Pilot will continue until June 2020, the province’s immigrant nominee program announced June 3. 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
Is your occupation in demand in Canada? Many provincial immigration streams target candidates with work experience in a specific occupation Immigration candidates with work experience in any skilled occupation may be invited to apply for Canadian permanent residence through Canada’s Express Entry system, but experience in a specific line of work can be an advantage at the provincial level. By Stephen Smith
10 Canadian tech startups that are hiring right now Looking for work in Canada’s thriving tech start-up scene? By CIC News
New OINP tech stream, smaller communities immigration pilot reflect ‘immediate labour needs,’ Ontario says Tech leaders group, Northern Policy Institute welcome immigration-focused initiatives in Ontario's 2019 budget Pour lire cet article en français, cliquez ici. The creation of a dedicated Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program stream for technology workers responds to “immediate labour needs” that have to be filled, the Ontario government says. By Stephen Smith
New study rates Canada’s best cities for tech talent Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Waterloo were responsible 63% of Canada's high-tech job growth When it comes to tech talent, Toronto is still king, but a new study shows cities across Canada are also proving competitive. By CIC News
