

This will expand the opportunities available for skilled workers to continue to pursue their careers in the high-tech sector and contribute to economic growth and prosperity in North America.Their spouses and dependants will also be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa, with a work or study permit, as needed. Approved applicants will receive an open work permit of up to three years in duration, which means they will be able to work for almost any employer anywhere in Canada.

open work permits for up to five years for highly skilled workers in select in-demand occupations.employer-specific work permits for up to five years for workers destined to work for a company identified by the Government of Canada as contributing to our industrial innovation goals.The feedback from stakeholders on the Innovation Stream proposal has led IRCC to consider two options that are not mutually exclusive:.This means that IRCC will create a new exemption from the labour market impact assessment process to help high-growth employers and talented workers in support of Canada’s innovation priorities and high-tech industries. With this in mind, the Government of Canada is planning to launch a new Innovation Stream of the International Mobility Program by the end of 2023.In recent consultations with tech industry stakeholders, we have heard that labour shortages are persistent in key tech occupations and broadening Canada’s talent base in the sector should continue to be a goal.Developing a new Innovation Stream under to the International MobilityProgram to attract highly talented individuals.The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, announced an approach that includes four key pillars involving additions and improvements to programs offered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The Government of Canada is embracing Canada’s emerging role as a leader in global tech talent recruitment and attraction to ensure Canada is not only filling in-demand jobs today, but also attracting the skills and business talent to create the jobs of tomorrow.
