Canada has overtaken the United States as the most attractive destination for foreign workers, according to a report on global talent from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network. The report surveyed 209,000 people in 190 countries between October and December 2020.
The report found the pandemic was a key factor affecting foreign workers’ preferences. Covid-19 has driven a reduction in overall interest in working abroad, with only 50% of people willing to move to another country for work, compared to 57% in 2018 and 64% in 2014. More restrictive immigration policies, such as in the US during the Trump administration, have also reduced willingness (and ability) to legally work abroad in recent years.
