Labour Market Impact Assessment

An LMIA is a document issued by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) that permits employers to hire foreign workers when qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available for a specific job. It ensures that hiring a foreign worker will have a neutral or positive impact on the Canadian labor market.

The LMIA process protects the Canadian workforce while allowing employers to meet labor needs. It's a critical step in hiring through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and for some pathways to Canadian permanent residency.

1. Job Advertisement: Employers must actively advertise the position to ensure no qualified Canadians are available.
2. Application Submission: Employers submit a detailed application to ESDC, showing their recruitment efforts and providing job offer details (wages, working conditions, etc.).
3. LMIA Decision: If approved, the LMIA confirms the need for a foreign worker, enabling the worker to apply for a work permit.

• Applicable for high-wage and low-wage positions.
• Employers must comply with wage and labor standards.
• In-demand occupations may have streamlined processes under Global Talent Stream or other categories.

Certain programs like the International Mobility Program (IMP) or Post-Graduation Work Permit holders are LMIA-exempt.

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