Chapter 3 · 3.4 Growing our skilled workforce to build Canada Strong
Attracting the talent Canada needs
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What the budget says
“To help Canadian businesses and industries meet strategic labour market needs, Budget 2025 announced the $1.7 billion International Talent Attraction Strategy and Action Plan.”
Budget 2026, p. 217 (PDF p. 231)
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- $1.7 billion
Also in this section
- Launching Team Canada Strong$5MProgram spendingTradesTraining & skills
- Helping workers build skills for the jobs of tomorrow$260MProgram spendingTraining & skillsIndigenous communities
- Helping workers affected by tariffs gain new skills$170MProgram spendingBusinessesTradesTraining & skills
- Building a more responsive and resilient immigration system$287MProgram spending