Launch of new Canadian immigration stream could be unexpected answer to Trump
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals began work on a new immigration program to attract highly skilled labour before U.S. President Donald Trump took office.
But what they’ll be watching for now is whether the planned June launch of their Global Talent Stream program could be a way to benefit from what Trump has done in his tenure so far.
The president added more uncertainty to the future of U.S. immigration policy this week, ordering a review of the American H-1B visa program, which he argues allows tech companies to avoid hiring American workers in favour of cheaper international ones.
The review bodes well for Canada, said Robert Watson, president of Information Technology Association of Canada.