By Kamal Deep Singh, RCIC
Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS) is a fast-track program created to attract highly talented workers in order to satisfy the demands of the Canadian labour market.
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) oversees the Global Talent Stream under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is responsible for approving the work permit applications.
The goal of the GTS, which was introduced in June 2017 as a two-year pilot program, is to make it easier for qualified foreign workers to enter certain occupations where there is a clear talent gap in Canada.
This program offers faster processing for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and eventually the work permit.
In this article, we explore the requirements for eligibility, the application procedure, and the processing timeframes related to the Global Talent Stream.
Global Talent Stream Eligibility
In order to qualify for the Global Talent Stream, overseas workers and businesses need to fulfill several requirements:
Employer Qualifications:
Employer Compliance: Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), employers must not have had any significant infractions or convictions and must have a history of adhering to Canadian labour rules.
Labour Market Benefits Plan: Employers are required to create a Labour Market Benefits Plan that details their commitment to initiatives that help improve the labour market in Canada. The employer’s commitment to providing skills and training to Canadians and permanent residents should be outlined in this plan.
Credit: Immigration news canada
