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S. Yash Kalash


Restrictive U.S. worker visa could fuel Canada’s rise as a global tech leader

The recent introduction of a $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas is presented as a measure to protect American workers. In practice, it threatens to accelerate brain drain.

opinion | BY S. YASH KALASH | November 12, 2025