Immigration News Analysis: Canada’s Global Skills Strategy program Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) July 13, 2017 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. Copyright © 2017 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.
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