Monthly Communication Report

Organization:	Entertainment Software Association of Canada/Association Canadienne du Logiciel de Divertissement
Associated registration:	959715-16662-36
Communication date:	2025-10-21
Posted date:	2025-11-19

Designated Public Office Holders who participated in the communication:	Brett Szmul, Policy Advisor Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
List of Details Subject matter Detail Employment and Training, Immigration, Labour Bringing Talent into Canada – Maintain fast, predictable Global Talent Stream processes and immigration pathways for specialized roles in the video game sector. Education, Employment and Training, Labour Domestic Skills Development (STEAM) – Strengthen post-secondary alignment with industry needs through digital-skills training and partnerships. Employment and Training, Federal-Provincial Relations, Immigration, Labour Improving Labour Mobility – Align federal-provincial frameworks to allow faster movement of talent across provinces. Employment and Training, Immigration, Labour Retaining Talent in Canada – Ensure permanent residency programs (e.g., Express Entry) recognize digital occupations to retain global talent.
Responsible Officer who filed this communication report:	Paul Fogolin
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