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Understanding and applying through specialized LMIA applications An LMIA is needed when hiring a temporary foreign worker in Canada—however, there are 6 specialized applications that employers can avail, depending on the circumstances around the foreign worker’s hiring.

As part of hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) in Canada—under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—companies must submit a request for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). This document is needed to hire a foreign worker and determine the impact of their hiring on the Canadian labour […]

By Asheesh Moosapeta

Quebec’s 2022 immigration plan is not enough to address labour shortages ANALYSIS: Four years after cutting immigration by 20 per cent, the province has returned to the target of welcoming over 50,000 immigrants in 2022. This is still not enough.

Quebec is looking to increase immigration once again.

By Kareem El-Assal

Quebec sets admissions target of 52,500 immigrants for 2022 The majority, at least 65 per cent, of newcomers are expected to arrive through economic immigration programs.

Quebec could admit up to 52,500 new permanent residents in 2022, the province said in its new immigration plan released October 28.

By Alexandra Miekus