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).

Timestamp

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