Explained: How Canada’s foreign worker program shapes jobs and the economy
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) enables Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals to fill temporary labour shortages when qualified Canadians are unavailable. Governed by federal regulations and administered by IRCC, CBSA, and ESDC, the program relies on the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to ensure domestic jobs are protected while facilitating a regulated inflow of global talent to support Canada’s workforce needs.
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) enables Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals to fill temporary labour shortages when qualified Canadians are unavailable. Governed by federal regulations and administered by IRCC, CBSA, and ESDC, the program relies on the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to ensure domestic jobs are protected while facilitating a regulated inflow of global talent to support Canada’s workforce needs.
