In Canadian immigration, the Labour Market Impact Assessment stands as a pivotal gateway, shaping the journey for both employers and overseas workers. Formerly known as the Labour Market Opinion (LMO), Canada’s LMIA is a crucial validation ensuring a delicate balance between the needs of Canadian employers and the protection of the local job market. Labor...
Tag: Temporary Foreign Workers
Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada’s Hospitality and Food Manufacturing Industries
In the intricate web of Canada’s labor market, temporary foreign workers (TFWs) have played a pivotal role, particularly in the accommodation and food services as well as the food manufacturing industries. A recent exploration into their sociodemographic journey from 2000 to 2020 sheds light on their transition to permanent residency and their subsequent retention within...
Families of Temporary Foreign Workers Now Eligible for Canadian Work Permits
Work permits will be available to family members of some temporary foreign workers (TFWs) starting today. The temporary foreign worker program (TFWP), as well as the International Mobility Program (IMP), will temporarily extend work permits to family members of principal applicants. Work permits are now available to those who meet the following criteria: A spouse,...
Canada Strengthens Protections for Temporary Foreign Workers
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced reforms to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations regarding Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs). There are 13 reforms designed to support protections for TFWs and improve the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP). ESDC mentioned these regulations will safeguard TFWs from abuse...