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GO Talent
Connect with pre-arrival ICT talent
Last Update: May 24, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
GO Talent connects Canadian employers with internationally educated ICT professionals before they arrive in Canada as permanent residents. It supports job postings, virtual interviews, and access to a pre-arrival talent pool, with up to 6,700 referred IEPs noted on the program page.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Develop an online presence
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Posting jobs for ICT roles.
- Recruiting pre-arrival internationally educated professionals.
- Conducting virtual interviews with candidates.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Nova Scotia
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Saskatchewan
- Yukon
- Online
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are submitted through the ICTC Client Portal.
- Program access is managed online after registration.
- Applicants may be contacted for program inquiries by email.
Additional information
- Employers can post jobs and access a pool of pre-arrival international talent.
- The program offers virtual interviews and pre-screened candidates.
- Support includes onboarding, retention, intercultural competency, and HR planning guidance.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the GO Talent Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the GO Talent. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the GO Talent?
GO Talent connects Canadian employers with internationally educated ICT professionals before they arrive in Canada as permanent residents. It supports job postings, virtual interviews, and access to a pre-arrival talent pool, with up to 6,700 referred IEPs noted on the program page.
Who is eligible for the GO Talent program?
To be eligible for the GO Talent program, you must:
Employers seeking ICT talent.
Online registration required.
What expenses are eligible under GO Talent?
Posting jobs for ICT roles.
Recruiting pre-arrival internationally educated professionals.
Conducting virtual interviews with candidates.
Who can I contact for more information about the GO Talent?
You can contact Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) by email at gotalent@ictc-ctic.ca.
Where is the GO Talent available?
The GO Talent program is available across Canada.
Is the GO Talent a grant, loan, or tax credit?
GO Talent is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the GO Talent?
GO Talent is funded by Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC)