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Global Talent Occupations List refreshed

In force Visa & immigration

ESDC refreshed the Global Talent Occupations List in late 2024 — added several AI and cloud-engineering occupations (reflecting post-2022 hiring patterns), maintained 2-week LMIA and work-permit processing commitment. Occupation-list rotation continues annually.

Who it affects

Employers hiring under the Global Talent Stream and their prospective hires.

Sources

Primary: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction