TFWP

According to recent data from Statistics Canada, the country’s total population is estimated to be over 39.5 million (as of January 1, 2023). This means that, for the first time ever, Canada’s population grew by over one million people in a single year.

The facilitated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) helps Quebec employers efficiently address labor shortages in the province.

Quebec has its own programs and criteria for foreign skilled workers hoping to settle in the province.

Median hourly wages in all provinces and territories (except for Nunavut) will increase after May 31st.

Normally, processing involves an officer individually evaluating each work permit applicant to determine if they are approved. This includes a review of the applicant’s experience, education, language ability and any licensing requirements.

Immigration minister Sean Fraser said that temporarily extending work permits to family members of principal applicants in the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP) and International Mobility Program (IMP). This measure will help Canada combat chronic labour shortages

Quebec released its updated occupations list on February 24, 2023.

To help Canadian employers fill labour and skills gaps in their organizations when there are no qualified and available Canadians or permanent residents (PR), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) operates the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).

Employers in sectors like food manufacturing and construction can hire up to 30% of their workforce as temporary foreign workers in low-wage positions.

Canada broadly has two work permit pathways that individuals can pursue: