Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino announced Canada will admit up to 500 principal applicants living in displacement to economic immigration pathways in the next two years.

This is a bold target that demonstrates Canada's commitment to extending opportunities to displaced talent, and ultimately advances a world where refugees can increasingly use their skills as a pathway out of displacement. This vital new solution is separate and complementary to humanitarian resettlement.

When refugees can move for work, everyone wins: Companies gain critical new skills while achieving significant social impact, and refugees are able to pursue their careers and permanence in a safe home for themselves and their families. 

The gains extend still further. Even before securing employment, our candidates said in a recent survey that they are less likely to consider an irregular migration journey because of their engagement with TBB. They report increased motivation to maintain their skills and pursue professional self-development, as well as restored hope, confidence and self worth.

With more than 18,800 registrants in our Talent Catalog database, and a growing global network of government and refugee-serving partners, Talent Beyond Boundaries is committed to doing our part to realize this target and replicate Canada's achievements.

Over one year ago, Mohammed Hakmi, a software developer, moved to Canada to join the Bonfire team. He was the first person to move for work out of displacement under an innovative Canadian pilot. He told the Toronto Star, “when you have been through so much, you value every opportunity you are given because you know how much of a gift it is.”

Tens of thousands of talented refugees could move around the world for work each year if given the opportunity. Canada is part of a leading solution that will make this future possible.

Hire with TBB if you’re looking to fill skill gaps by extending an opportunity to displaced talent. 

Learn more about Canada’s commitment to innovative refugee solutions and progress in a pioneering Economic Mobility Pathways Project, led by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in partnership with TBB, RefugePoint, UNHCR, and the provinces and territories of Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Yukon.