Is Canada poaching H-1B talent after Trump’s $100,000 visa fee hike? Read Ottawa's new budget

Nov 6, 2025 - 03:00
Is Canada poaching H-1B talent after Trump’s $100,000 visa fee hike? Read Ottawa's new budget
Canada is actively seeking to attract over 1,000 top international researchers and H-1B visa holders, allocating 1.7 billion Canadian dollars for recruitment. This initiative coincides with a significant reduction in annual foreign student admissions, aiming to control population growth and boost GDP per capita.