Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Owner Operator/LMIA - Update

As of April 1, 2021, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) will remove special processing instructions for the “owner/operator” category.

These changes are part of regular policy reviews to ensure that the TFWP

  • continues to work within its intended purpose, and

  • is only used by employers to fill a position when qualified Canadians or Permanent Residents are not available.

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