Over the course of a single year, from April 2022 to March 2023, more than 15,000 Indian tech professionals have chosen to relocate to Canada, solidifying the country’s status as a global hub for tech talent. This significant migration trend positions India as the largest contributor to Canada’s expanding tech workforce, according to a recent joint report from The Technology Councils of North America (TECNA) and Canada’s Tech Network (CTN).
Among the more than 32,000 tech professionals who sought opportunities abroad, 15,097 individuals opted to make Canada their new home, highlighting the nation’s attractiveness in the tech industry. Nigeria followed India on the list of contributors, with 1,808 tech workers moving to Canada. This migration trend is largely attributed to Canada’s immigration-friendly policies and its competitive edge in terms of labor costs.
Mississauga and Montreal stand out as the primary beneficiaries of this influx of global tech talent. Mississauga, boasting nearly 1,000 IT firms and over 300,000 tech experts, has become a hub for tech innovation. Meanwhile, Montreal has experienced a notable 31% growth in its tech ecosystem between 2015 and 2020.
The report, titled ‘Tech Workforce Trends: The Migration of Tech Workers and Tech Jobs Since the Pandemic’, underscores the significance of this surge in tech migration. It highlights how the migration of tech workers addresses the critical demand for skilled professionals, a need that has become even more pronounced amid the ongoing global talent scarcity. This influx of tech talent is seen as a promising indicator of a prosperous future for Canada’s tech industry.
Detailed migration data reveals that tech professionals flowed into various cities. Mississauga welcomed 1,900 tech experts from around the world, while Montreal saw the arrival of 959 tech professionals during the specified period from April 2022 to March 2023.
While India, Nigeria, and Brazil contribute significantly to this influx, the report also emphasizes the growing appeal of Canadian tech opportunities for American talent. Canada is successfully attracting tech professionals from major US cities like Washington DC, Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
