A new survey shows Toronto-region technology companies saw an increase in international job applicants last year as countries including the U.S. tightened their immigration policies. The survey by the MaRS Discovery District found that of the 55 companies that responded, 53 per cent saw more international applicants in 2017 over 2016 and 45 per cent of companies made international hires last year. MaRS says the majority of companies surveyed cited immigration reform, including the federal government’s new global skills strategy that can expedite visas, as a key factor influencing their competitiveness. Read more:Opinion | Amazon’s interest in Toronto region the start of big things to come

Source: thestar March 28, 2018 19:07 UTC