Canada has joined the ranks of countries that are competing for global workers by expanding visas for digital nomads.
With the announcement that it is working on a new “tech talent strategy” to attract international workers by the end of this year, Canada, which has long allowed digital nomads to stay for up to six months while on a tourist visa, has indicated that it is eager to attract overseas workers.
In order to develop ways to promote Canada to digital nomads, the government is engaging with the provinces and territories. Additionally, it is working on how to make it possible for entrepreneurs to apply for work permits that are valid for up to three years.
In a statement that was sent out via email, Isabelle Dubois, who is a communications adviser and spokesperson for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, stated that “in the longer term, we expect that some digital nomads will decide to remain in Canada by seeking job opportunities with and bringing their skill sets to Canadian employers.”
In order to make a more significant contribution to Canada, it would be necessary to submit an application for a temporary work permit and/or permanent residence.
According to Dubois, “In the end, the strategy is designed to meet the requirements of highly skilled technology workers who are able to work from home,” and it is the plan that best adapts to those requirements.
It has been verified by the Office of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship that information regarding the efforts that Canada is implementing for remote workers will be shared in the coming months.
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