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Post-secondary advocacy groups praise Global Skills Strategy’s work permit exemptions

NDP MP and science critic Kennedy Stewart and Universities Canada's Paul Davidson say the visa fast-tracking increases Canada's ability to participate in international collaborations, but increased research funding must also play a role.

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BY EMILY HAWS
November 22, 2017

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Post-secondary advocacy groups praise Global Skills Strategy’s work permit exemptions

NDP MP and science critic Kennedy Stewart and Universities Canada's Paul Davidson say the visa fast-tracking increases Canada's ability to participate in international collaborations, but increased research funding must also play a role.

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