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.