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LABOUR MARKET IMPACT ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW.
Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document required by the Government of Canada for most temporary foreign workers and employers.
This assessment is conducted by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to ensure that hiring a foreign worker will not hurt the Canadian labour market. It also ensures that foreign workers are not taking jobs away from Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
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A positive LMIA can streamline the process for foreign workers to obtain a Canadian work permit, which Canadian employers can also benefit from because the hiring process will be streamlined.
LMIA opens the door to a broader pool of skills and experience. This can be particularly beneficial for fields where there is a shortage of specialized skills within Canada.
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Who Needs A Labour Market Impact Assessment?
Employers in Canada who wish to hire temporary foreign workers typically need an LMIA. It's necessary when a Canadian citizen or permanent resident is not available to fill a certain job role.
Employers must apply for an LMIA through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and show proof of their efforts to hire locally before turning to international recruitment.
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Positive LMIA vs Negative LMIA
A positive LMIA, also known as a confirmation letter, implies that the employer has successfully demonstrated that there is no Canadian worker available to perform the job, and a foreign worker is necessary. .
Meanwhile, a negative LMIA signifies that the employer's application has been declined. A negative LMIA means the employer cannot hire the intended foreign worker under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP).
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Hiring A Temporary Foreign Worker WITHOUT A Labour Market Impact Assessment
There are several categories of workers who may be exempt from the LMIA process when applying for a work permit in Canada.
Below is a list of some of these LMIA-exempt work permit categories:
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Hiring A Temporary Foreign Worker WITH A Labour Market Impact Assessment
In Canada, several categories of work permits typically require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
Some of these include:
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High-Wage Positions
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Low-Wage Positions
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Agricultural Stream
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Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)
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What Happens After Receving A Positive Labour Market Impact Assessment?
Upon receiving a positive LMIA, the employer can extend a temporary job offer to a foreign worker.
The foreign worker can then use this positive LMIA to apply for a work permit, which allows them to work in Canada legally
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Do Foreign Entrepreneurs Need A Labour Market Impact Assessment?
Foreign entrepreneurs looking to start a business in Canada generally do not require a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).
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