Canada facilitates the entry of temporary residents including visitors, foreign workers, and students. In 2018, no less than 6,024,233 visas and electronic travel authorizations were issued to visitors, international students and temporary workers, which represents an increase of 5.2% compared to 2017.

Once on the Canadian territory, workers can support innovation efforts in Canada and help Canadian businesses grow and prosper, resulting in more jobs for Canadians and a stronger economy for all. Some industries including some agricultural sectors, are heavily dependent on foreign workers during peak seasons.

Important contributions are made by in-demand talent coming to Canada on a temporary basis including through programs such as the Global Skills Strategy. Such initiatives make it easy for Canadian businesses to attract the temporary foreign talented workers they need, through a fast and transparent process.

Important contributions are made by in-demand talent coming to Canada on a temporary basis including through programs such as the Global Skills Strategy. Such initiatives make it easy for Canadian businesses to attract the temporary foreign talented workers they need, through a fast and transparent process.