25 h. ago Could a U.S. visa fee push tech workers to Canada? Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he sees an opening for Canada to attract global tech talent now that the United States is introducing a $100,000 fee for temporary visas for workers with specialized skills. But the Canadian tech sector typically sees a lot of migration to the U.S. among high-skill employees — and […]

Society

27 h. ago 5 things to know about Trump’s tech fee and what it means for Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications in the United States will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward.

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27 h. ago 5 things to know about Trump’s visa fee and what it means for Canada

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last month that new H-1B visa applications in the United States will be subject to a $100,000 fee going forward.

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3 d. ago U.S. travel just got much more expensive for some Canadians thanks to new fee

For some people in Canada, travelling to the U.S. has become significantly more expensive as the new Visa Integrity Fee takes effect this month.On Oct. 1, the U.S. government introduced the Visa Integrity Fee, which affects non-citizens in Canada who require a visa to travel to the U.S. Under President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law. Non-immigrants travelling to the U.S. will have to pay a fee of US$250 or C$348.40. However, it's up to the Secretary of Homeland Security to determine the final amount.In July, we contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about the fee."President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill provides the necessary policies and resources to restore integrity in our nation's immigration system," a spokesperson stated in an email. "The Visa Integrity Fee requires cross-agency coordination before implementation."We have reached out to DHS to confirm the final amount.Permane...

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5 d. ago YouTube will pay US$24.5M to settle Trump lawsuit over 2021 suspension

Google is the latest tech company to settle lawsuits brought by Trump over his 2021 suspension from platforms in the aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Economics

8 d. ago Andrew Chau: Trump’s US$100,000 visa fee opens a rare opportunity for Canada to recruit the best talent

Opinion: Attracting just 120,000 displaced workers could add up to $30 billion in GDP

Economics

1 week ago Will Trump’s new visa fee be a boon to Canada and redraw the North American talent map?

'I understand you’re changing your visa policy here, so we’re gonna hang on to a few of those,' Carney quipped

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1 week ago Canada hopes Trump’s $100,000 visa fee redirects talent north

(Bloomberg) — For years, Canada’s highly-skilled industries such as technology and health care have suffered a brain drain to the US. Some executives believe President Donald Trump’s move to make H-1B visas more expensive will change the dynamic. Trump signed an executive order Friday imposing $100,000 fees on new H-1Bs, creating confusion and frustration for […]

Economics

1 week ago RBC CEO Says US Visa Fee Gives Canada a Chance to Grab Tech Talent

Royal Bank of Canada Chief Executive Officer Dave McKay said the White House’s move to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas is a “material opportunity” for Canada to attract more skilled tech workers.

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1 week ago Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal

President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires — including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell — could be part of a deal in which the U.S. will take control of the social video platform TikTok. Trump namedropped the 94-year-old Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch, the head of Fox News and News Corp, […]

Culture

2 w. ago Tech Pledges From Trump’s UK Visit Will Test Strained Power Grid

Microsoft Corp. and OpenAI are among the US firms that have in recent days pledged to invest £31 billion ($41.8 billion) into artificial intelligence projects in Britain, but industry experts say the commitment could be undermined by the UK’s aging power grid and some of the world’s highest electricity prices.

Transport

2 w. ago Trump leaves U.K. with tech deal, little movement on tariffs and Ukraine

The Trump-Starmer mutual admiration followed King Charles III and Queen Camilla's feting of Trump and first lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.

Economics

2 w. ago Trump’s Surgeon General Nominee to Divest Family Tobacco, Tech Holdings

President Donald Trump nominated Casey Means four months ago for US surgeon general, a post that still remains open. Now Means, a Stanford University-trained physician and wellness influencer who focuses on functional medicine, is disclosing “steps that I will take to avoid any actual or apparent conflict of interest.”

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last month [IMAGES] Conviés à souper par Trump, les grands noms de la tech lui rendent hommage

Les patrons des géants américains de la tech n’ont pas tari d’éloges sur le président Donald Trump, pendant un souper donné à la Maison-Blanche.

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last month Trump Basks in Tech Leaders’ Spending Vows at White House Dinner

Meta Platforms Inc.’s Mark Zuckerberg and Apple Inc.’s Tim Cook joined tech industry leaders in touting their pledges to boost spending in the US on artificial intelligence during a dinner hosted by President Donald Trump that highlighted his deepening relationship with Silicon Valley.

Politics