Service or contract

Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development canada · Federal (all of Canada)

OpenHiring & Talent
Funding
See details
Non-monetary support (not a cash amount)
Deadline
Ongoing
Open, accepted on an ongoing basis (no fixed deadline).
Type
Service or contract
Company stage
Early Stage / Startup, SME, Large Corp, Non-profit

Overview

When qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available, employers can access a pool of foreign workers to hire on a temporary basis through one of the program's specialized talent streams. Employers must apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to determine eligibility.

Who can apply

  • Employers who cannot find qualified Canadians or permanent residents for a position
  • must apply for and obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment to confirm eligibility.
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What it can pay for

Hiring

Past recipients

No public list of past recipients is linked for this program yet.

Official source

Program details change. Always confirm eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official page before you apply.

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Last checked by SeedPort: Oct 15, 2026. SeedPort is not affiliated with the funder. Information is summarized from public sources and may be out of date.