New requirements for Canadian employers hiring foreign skilled workers

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CIC News
Published: January 28, 2009

In order to hire a foreign worker, Canadian employers may need to satisfy Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) that they cannot find any Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents to fill the available position.  HRSDC's role is to ensure that Canadian residents have first access to Canadian jobs.  To better reflect Canada's evolving labour needs, HRSDC has recently altered employer requirements for hiring from abroad.

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