On June 12, Canada launched its Global Skills Strategy program, a three-pronged plan to attract high-skilled foreign talent in certain professional roles by providing a faster and more predictable process for qualifying companies and employees.

BAL has prepared a backgrounder that explains the three elements of this business-friendly program and how companies may qualify for them. Please read the full BAL Backgrounder “Canada’s Global Skills Strategy: What Employers Should Know” here.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.

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