Canada Launches New Global Skills Strategy

The Canadian government recently launched its new Global Skills Strategy (Strategy) to promote global investment in Canada and facilitate faster entry into Canada for top international talent. Initially announced in November 2016, this Strategy was developed after collaboration between various ministries to give Canadian employers a faster and more predictable process to attract global talent and individuals with specific skills to Canada.

In terms of international mobility, the Global Skills Strategy includes four important changes:

• Two new work permit exemptions for short-term work in Canada;
• Two-week work permit processing times for eligible high-skilled workers under the existing International Mobility Program;