Can a Global Skills Strategy work permit lead to permanent residence?

The Global Skills Strategy is about fast temporary work permits, not permanent residence. There is no automatic PR attached to it.

However, the skilled Canadian work experience earned on a GSS permit is exactly what many permanent-residence programs reward. Federal Express Entry streams and provincial nominee programs often value Canadian work experience, education, and language ability, so a GSS role can be a strong stepping stone. To pursue PR, review the specific eligibility and points requirements of those programs while you are working in Canada.