Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program : new measures for Canadian employers and foreign workers
There are two kinds of foreign workers in Canada – those who need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), and those who are LMIA-exempt.
An LMIA shows whether Canadians are available, or if there is a need for a foreign worker. There are however, situations where foreign workers do not need an LMIA. This may be the result of free-trade agreements such as NAFTA or youth exchanges programs, for example, where there are reciprocal agreements that benefit Canada.
As a result of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program review, a number of changes have been introduced for foreign workers in Canada and the Canadian employers who are hiring them.
Among the changes, LMIA-exempt foreign workers will now be part of the newly named International Mobility Program. This will distinguish them from foreign workers who need a LMIA to enter Canada through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Here’s an overview of other changes coming, that will ensure both programs continue to benefit Canadians:
Making employers of LMIA-exempt foreign nationals (with employer-specific work permits) more accountable by requiring them to submit their job offer to Citizenship and Immigration;
Implementing a robust employer monitoring system that will see thousands of employers of LMIA-exempt foreign nationals inspected each year;
Introducing new fees for LMIA-exempt employer-specific work permits and for most open work permit applicants; and
Adjusting the rules for several specific exemptions, such as the LMIA exemption for intra-company transferees with specialized knowledge, to ensure they continue to operate as intended and in Canada’s best interests.
For more information about the changes, please see:
News release
Backgrounders:
Reforming the Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Canadians First
Ending the Moratorium on the Food Services Sector
Government of Canada Investments in Skills Training
Facts and Figures 2012 – Permanent and temporary residents
Some reforms will not be applied immediately in Quebec. Please consult the website of Quebec’s Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion for updates.
Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program : new measures for Canadian employers and foreign workers
There are two kinds of foreign workers in Canada – those who need a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), and those who are LMIA-exempt.
An LMIA shows whether Canadians are available, or if there is a need for a foreign worker. There are however, situations where foreign workers do not need an LMIA. This may be the result of free-trade agreements such as NAFTA or youth exchanges programs, for example, where there are reciprocal agreements that benefit Canada.
As a result of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program review, a number of changes have been introduced for foreign workers in Canada and the Canadian employers who are hiring them.
Among the changes, LMIA-exempt foreign workers will now be part of the newly named International Mobility Program. This will distinguish them from foreign workers who need a LMIA to enter Canada through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Here’s an overview of other changes coming, that will ensure both programs continue to benefit Canadians:
Making employers of LMIA-exempt foreign nationals (with employer-specific work permits) more accountable by requiring them to submit their job offer to Citizenship and Immigration;
Implementing a robust employer monitoring system that will see thousands of employers of LMIA-exempt foreign nationals inspected each year;
Introducing new fees for LMIA-exempt employer-specific work permits and for most open work permit applicants; and
Adjusting the rules for several specific exemptions, such as the LMIA exemption for intra-company transferees with specialized knowledge, to ensure they continue to operate as intended and in Canada’s best interests.
For more information about the changes, please see:
News release
Backgrounders:
Reforming the Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Canadians First
Ending the Moratorium on the Food Services Sector
Government of Canada Investments in Skills Training
Facts and Figures 2012 – Permanent and temporary residents
Some reforms will not be applied immediately in Quebec. Please consult the website of Quebec’s Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et de l'Inclusion for updates.
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