Foreign nationals wishing to work in Canada on a temporary basis usually require a work permit. Two of the main programs through which work permits are issued are the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the International Mobility Program (IMP). The TFWP offers work permits for candidates whose employers obtain a positive Labour Market Impact
According to popular perception, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, currently under intense Parliamentary scrutiny following a series of program abuse allegations by the Royal Bank of Canada, three McDonald’s franchises in Victoria, British Columbia and a pizza restaurant in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, was a program that had merit on paper initially, before it spiralled out of
Introduction The Government of Canada recently announced various reforms introduced to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). These reforms will help in ensuring that qualified Canadians and permanent residents get the first shot at available jobs. In 2013, the Government had introduced various changes in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) aimed at: Strengthening the