Work Permit:
For foreign workers and employers, it is essential to follow the proper channels before starting temporary
employment in Canada. While Canada’s economic success is favorable for businesses, it also poses
challenges for employers who struggle to meet the demand for workers. With a record low unemployment
rate, Canada increasingly relies on foreign talent to build a strong national workforce.
Work permit to work in Canada
In most cases, foreign nationals require a work permit to work in Canada. However, there are exceptional
circumstances where a foreign worker may work in Canada without a work permit. Canadian employers
intending to employ a foreign worker must typically obtain authorization from Employment and Social
Development Canada (ESDC) through a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). The LMIA demonstrates
that employing a foreign worker will not negatively impact the Canadian labor market and that no suitable
Canadian citizen or permanent resident is available for the position. The LMIA process involves advertising
the position to show the lack of suitable Canadian candidates and undergoes rigorous scrutiny from the
government.
Although the LMIA process is the general rule, there are various LMIA-exempt work permits available
under Foreign Trade Agreements, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). These
permits allow foreign workers to apply for a work permit without the Canadian employer needing to obtain
an LMIA. In addition to employer-sponsored work permits, there are other options available to foreign
workers without a job offer, including working holidays, post-graduate work permits, and open spousal work
permits.
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"I am grateful to Eclat Immigration. I came here on Work Permit and then applied for BC PNP. Now I am a resident of Canada. Eclat Immigration assisted me throughout the whole immigration process. Currently, I am the owner of a franchise in the Lower Mainland."
Suraj Sharma, B.C
"I am the Manager of one of the most famous food chains in Vancouver. I have now settled with my family in Canada. Eclat Immigration and Team did a marvellous job throughout my immigration journey. I definitely would recommend Eclat Immigration to everyone. "
Asish, B.C
"I came to Canada on Work Permit. Being a resident of Canada, now I am the owner of two restaurants in Alberta. I would highly recommend Eclat Immigration as they assist you in every step to make your worries no more! "