Ever wonder why Canadians can work and travel abroad? In this episode, you'll learn more about International Experience Canada (IEC), the benefits of working and travel abroad to partner countries, most popular destinations for Canadians, and so much more with Sean Lynch who works as Assistant Director for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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01:20 - Sean's role in the IEC
02:08 - What is IEC?
06:16 - Benefits to Canada for initiating IEC and its benefits for participants
09:18 - Type of work experience Canadians are allowed to when they work abroad on an IEC facilitated work permit
12:13 - The number of Canadians going abroad under IEC category programs
13:11 - Can Canadians go abroad more than once under IEC?
14:32 - Why IRCC works with recognized organizations like GO International
17:47 - The most popular destinations for Canadians going abroad to work and travel
19:58 - The rationale for signing more partner countries for work and travel opportunities
22:18 - What goes behind the scenes for arranging and negotiating bilateral work and travel abroad opportunities for Canadians
24:55 - Remarkable stories of participants that Sean can share
26:42 - Growing trends with Canadians working and traveling abroad
30:56 - Tips for someone who wants to work and travel abroad
35:06 - Sean's work and travel abroad experience