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Smart Growth: Why U.S. Firms Are Looking North

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Unlock the Metro Vancouver region's talent, cost, and immigration advantages to build global tech teams faster.

As tech and engineering firms in the U.S. face rising costs and immigration uncertainty, Canada — and Metro Vancouver in particular — offers a strategic, cost-effective path to scale globally.

Join us for an exclusive webinar to learn how streamlined immigration programs, deep talent pools, and world-class liveability make the Metro Vancouver region North America’s best-value tech market.

Invest Vancouver simplifies your journey to business growth in the Metro Vancouver region by offering complimentary, customized support, including direct referrals to federal immigration programs that help you access global talent faster.

​​​Event d​​etails​

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025​
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm​ PST
Location: Microsoft Teams (link provided upon registration)​​

What you’ll learn

  • Compare and contrast the current U​.S.​ and Canadian immigration environments as they relate to talent acquisition and retention.
  • How Canada’s Global Skills Strategy and Global Talent Stream offer fast, predictable work authorization.
  • Why Metro Vancouver’s 125,000+ tech professionals and lower operating costs make it ideal for expansion.
  • How Invest Vancouver provides complimentary, customized support to help you establish and grow your presence.

Speakers include

  • Invest Vancouver
  • EY Law LLP
  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
  • British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)​

Capacity is extremely limited. Click below to register and secure your spot today.


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