The federal government plans to attract more so-called “digital nomads” in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields while opening new pathways to permanent residency for entrepreneurs.
Immigration Minister Sean Fraser made the announcement during the Collision tech conference in Toronto on June 27.
“We are going to be launching a digital nomad strategy, which is going to allow people who have a foreign employer to come work in Canada for up to six months, live in communities in this country, and spend money and communities in this country,” Fraser said.
“And should they receive a job offer while they’re here, we’re going to allow them to continue to stay in work in Canada.”…