By Colin Singer ( October 22, 2026, 11:02 AM EDT) -- The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is one of Canada’s central pathways for employers to hire foreign talent when no Canadians or permanent residents are available to fill a position. Unlike the International Mobility Program, which is LMIA-exempt, the TFWP requires employers to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before a foreign worker can be hired. This LMIA process ensures that the employment of a foreign national will not negatively affect Canadian workers....