If you've ever dreamed of living and working remotely in Canada, now's your chance: The Canadian government just announced a new immigration program for digital nomads. Under current Canadian immigration rules, digital nomads working for a foreign employer can stay in the country under visitor status for up to six months. The main motivation behind Canada pitching itself as a destination for digital nomads is the labor shortage it faces in "key tech occupations," Fraser adds. Canada joins a growing list of more than 30 countries that have introduced similar programs to attract digital nomads, including Spain and Portugal. If you're interested in applying for a temporary Canadian visa, you'll need a government-issued passport and proof of income.

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Persons: you've, now's, we're, Sean Fraser, Fraser, Masha Sutherlin, Sutherlin Organizations: CNBC, Randstad, U.S, Canada Locations: Canada, Canadian, Randstad Canada, New York, San Francisco, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Los Angeles