How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Global Skills Strategy — Dedicated service channel?

Global Skills Strategy — Dedicated service channel is funded by Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Government of Canada, Immigration

What are Global Skills Strategy — Dedicated service channel's eligibility criterias?

The company must be identified and referred by one of the program's referral partners. Employers need to make a significant investment in Canada or support publicly funded research chair holders.

Global Skills Strategy — Dedicated service channel

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Canada

Guidance for companies hiring temporary foreign workers

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Expert Advice

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Professional, scientific and technical services
Educational services

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Government of Canada
Immigration

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The Global Skills Strategy (GSS) is designed to help Canadian employers attract top international talent swiftly through prioritized processing, with key features including faster application processing times and work permit exemptions. While there isn't a monetary funding amount attached to this initiative, it provides significant value by reducing hiring timelines and associated costs through streamlined processes for eligible high-skilled workers, their families, and employers meeting specific criteria.

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The Global Skills Strategy (GSS) enables employers to efficiently hire highly skilled workers by offering faster processing times and providing short-term work permit exemptions. These initiatives are essential to strengthening the Canadian workforce with international talent.

Participation in the Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP) to hire under TEER category 0 or 1.
Hiring workers under TEER category 0 or 1 with LMIA-exempt status from outside Canada.
Employers leveraging fast track processing with a positive LMIA through the Global Talent Stream.
Hiring highly skilled workers for short-term projects under outlined exemptions.
Engagement of researchers for short-term research activities at qualified Canadian institutions.

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$ 30,000

Contract foreign healthcare professionals for specialized patient services

$ 17,000

Recruit international chefs for new gourmet restaurant opening

$ 18,000

Employ foreign IT specialists to upgrade cybersecurity systems

$ 17,000

Engage international marketing experts for global expansion strategy development

$ 15,000

Hiring 5 skilled masons from overseas for large-scale construction project

$ 25,000

Hire seasonal agricultural workers from Mexico for harvest season

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Eligibility for faster processing under the Global Skills Strategy (GSS) is defined by specific criteria related to the company's involvement and the job positions they offer.

The employer is participating in the Global Hypergrowth Project (GHP).
The job position is classified under Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) category 0 or 1 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
The employer meets the wage assessment for the job being offered.
The employer has submitted an offer of employment using the Employer Portal.
The employer has paid the employer compliance fee.
If applicable, the employer must have a positive LMIA through the Global Talent Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

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Eligible types of companies for this grant are:

Employers who make a significant investment in Canada
Universities that support publicly funded research chair holders coming to Canada

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There are specific geographic areas mentioned for this grant.

Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:

Employers who make a significant investment in Canada
Universities that support publicly funded research chair holders coming to Canada

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Gather Required Documents

Obtain necessary documents from the employer, including a job offer and, if applicable, a positive LMIA decision letter.
Ensure all documents are complete and meet the eligibility and admissibility requirements.

Complete Online Application

Create an account and log in to the work permit application portal.
Select "Online" and choose the country or territory from which you are applying.
Download and complete the application ensuring all sections are filled accurately.

Submit Supporting Documentation

Include police certificates and certified translations of documents not in English or French, if required.
Upload all required documents, including any country-specific visa office requirements.

Pay Processing Fees

Submit payment for the processing fees as instructed on the application portal.

Submit Biometrics

Complete and submit biometrics within 2 weeks of the application submission, if required.

Finalize and Submit Application

Review the application to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Submit the final application online.

Confirmation and Monitoring

Receive confirmation of submission with an application number for your records.
Monitor application status through the online portal.

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Additional relevant details for the Global Skills Strategy (GSS) process:

Ineligible applications due to incomplete documentation will result in longer processing times beyond the 2-week period.
Including certified translations for non-English or French documents is mandatory for eligibility, regardless of local visa office language acceptances.
Activation of the Dedicated Service Channel (DSC) requires employer referral by authorized referral partners; it offers guidance but not exemption from LMIA processes.
The Global Talent Stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program facilitates faster processing within the GSS.