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ARTICLE · 01 MARCH 2017

The Next Brain Gain? - Canada's Global Skills Strategy

In November 2016, The Minister of Finance announced the Global Skills Strategy aimed at making it easier and faster for Canadian employers to hire skilled foreign workers. The Global Skills Strategy is part of the government's Innovation Agenda which seeks to drive growth for Canadian companies and position Canada as a global innovation leader.

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"We know that when talented researchers, innovators and leaders are able to provide their expertise, even temporarily, their work can have a multiplier effect on job creation. In the global competition for highly skilled people, it is crucial that these types of workers can get here quickly."

–John McCallum, Former Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

In November 2016, The Minister of Finance announced the Global Skills Strategy aimed at making it easier and faster for Canadian employers to hire skilled foreign workers. The Global Skills Strategy is part of the government's Innovation Agenda which seeks to drive growth for Canadian companies and position Canada as a global innovation leader. It is based on the belief that talent acquisition drives growth and success.

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