Canada eyes a tech talent boom as the US slaps $100,000 H-1B fee

The US decision to raise H-1B visa fees to $100,000 has created an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent. Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled new strategies, though challenges remain, including lower Canadian wages and competing visa pathways. Industry leaders stress that Canada must move beyond reactive measures and craft a long-term vision to retain and grow its tech workforce.