Recently, Sarah Kutulakos, Executive Director and COO of the Canada China Business Council, stated in a media interview that although the Canadian federal government has tightened policies for Chinese investment immigrants, various provinces and cities in Canada continue to welcome investment immigrants from China.
Regarding the future direction of Canada's immigration policy, Kutulakos revealed that starting next year, Canada may implement a program called Expression of Interests. Once this program is implemented, local Canadian companies will post their talent requirements, and applicants with immigration goals will be able to submit their resumes to a website for selection by Canadian companies. If an applicant's qualifications meet the development needs of a Canadian company, the government will issue a visa to the applicant.
Canadian companies currently have a greater demand for skills in technology and industry, while Chinese investment in Canada is mainly concentrated in the energy and mining sectors. This new immigration policy may encourage more Chinese people to shift their focus toward the technology sector in terms of investment and education.
According to reports, the immigration application process for Chinese students studying in Canada is gradually being relaxed. If an applicant can find suitable employment locally within three years of graduation, companies and the government can assist them with their immigration application. These are all positive signals from Canada welcoming Chinese talent and investment.
