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GO Talent
Connect with international IT professionals immigrating to Canada
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
Use the e-Talent Canada platform to recruit qualified internationally educated IT professionals who are within days, weeks or months of arriving in Canada as permanent residents.
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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
- Connecting employers with internationally educated IT professionals prior to their arrival in Canada.
- Facilitating employer access to a pre-screened pool of ICT talent.
- Organizing and hosting virtual career fairs for recruitment.
- Supporting employers with recruitment strategies and human resource planning for international talent.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers seeking to fill ICT (Information and Communications Technology) roles
Additional information
Additional relevant details worth knowing about the GO Talent program include:
- The program facilitates two virtual career fairs per year, providing a platform for employers to engage with potential candidates.
- Employers have the advantage of participating in a community of over 400 companies actively recruiting internationally educated IT professionals.
- IEPs are thoroughly pre-screened and referred to the program, ensuring a pool of candidates high in quality and relevance, totaling 158 as of the latest data.
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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?
Use the e-Talent Canada platform to recruit qualified internationally educated IT professionals who are within days, weeks or months of arriving in Canada as permanent residents.
Who is eligible for the GO Talent program?
To be eligible for the GO Talent program, you must:
Employers must be seeking to connect with Internationally Educated Professionals (IEPs) with an ICT background.
Employers must be located in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under GO Talent?
Connecting employers with internationally educated IT professionals prior to their arrival in Canada.
Facilitating employer access to a pre-screened pool of ICT talent.
Organizing and hosting virtual career fairs for recruitment.
Supporting employers with recruitment strategies and human resource planning for international talent.
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)