Canada attracts over 15,000 Indian tech professionals in just 12 months

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ANI reported citing Khalsa Vox is an online digest that brings the latest in Punjab politics, history, culture, heritage and more. Also Read: Canada minister expresses concern on 'integrity' of student immigration, says ‘some people are gaming the system’ Mississauga and Montreal are the two Canadian cities that stand out as the prime beneficiaries of this influx of global tech talent. Mississauga which boasts a robust community of nearly 1,000 IT firms and an impressive workforce of over 300,000 tech experts, has become a hub for tech innovation.

Meanwhile, Montreal has witnessed a remarkable 31 per cent growth in its tech ecosystem between 2015 and 2020. The report, titled ‘Tech Workforce Trends: The Migration of Tech Workers and Tech Jobs Since the Pandemic’, sheds light on the significance of this surge in tech migration. It posits that the substantial migration of tech workers fulfils the critical demand for skilled professionals, a need that has become even more pronounced amid the ongoing global talent scarcity.

This influx of tech talent is seen as a promising indicator of a prosperous future for Canada’s tech industry, according to Khalsa Vox. The migration data further revealed that the tech worker flow. Mississauga welcomed 1,900 tech professionals from across the world, while Montreal witnessed the arrival of 959 tech experts during the specified period from April 2022 to March 2023.

Also Read: Canada Express Entry: Nearly 10,000 immigrants invited in just two week. Check latest CRS scores, other details Although the majority of the influx is attributed to India, Nigeria, and Brazil, the report also highlights the growing attraction of Canadian tech opportunities for American talent. Notably, Canada is