Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

If your business in Canada is struggling to find local talent, hiring foreign workers may be a viable option. The Canadian Government’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), administered by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), facilitates this process. Employers must first obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which validates the need for a foreign worker by confirming that no suitable Canadian worker is available. The LMIA ensures that hiring foreign workers does not negatively impact the Canadian labour market. A positive LMIA allows foreign workers to apply for work permits, helping businesses access global talent while maintaining competitive operations and supporting the integrity of the Canadian labour market.

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