The Canadian government has 15 FTAs (free trade agreements) with more than 50 nations, which has opened a vast avenue for skilled labour integration. Businesses based in Canada can benefit from the expertise of foreign workers. But to recruit them, the business owner has to show probable cause to the Canadian government. Through a positive LMIA, they can hire foreigners for job roles. Let’s explore how FTA has streamlined this workforce integration.
Foreign Trade Agreements or FTAs are trade deals between Canada and another country or region. These agreements lower barriers to trade and investment, making it easier for Canadian companies to do business abroad. The Canadian government has entered into multiple FTAs with other countries, such as:
There are other FTAs as well, but these are the most significant free trade agreements that Canada is a part of. Citizens of these countries can be expedited work permits based on the FTAs with Canada.
There are many benefits to leveraging FTA when seeking foreign skilled labour. For businesses, it can help to reduce costs and speed up the process of integrating new employees into the company. It can also help to boost your business by providing access to a wider pool of potential employees. Let’s take a look.
The ability to hire foreign workers with the specific skills and experience that your business needs can be a major competitive advantage. With the FTA in place, businesses can leverage this opportunity to gain a significant edge over their rivals.
Let’s take a look at specific instances of FTAs and how they help in foreign skilled labour integration.
CETA
The Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has made it easier for Canadian companies to hire highly skilled workers from Europe. CETA includes a Mutual Recognition Agreement that allows Canadian companies to recognize the professional credentials of workers from Europe. This means that a Canadian company can more easily hire a European worker with the skills they need, without having to go through a lengthy and costly credential recognition process.
CUSMA
The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) also includes provisions that make it easier for businesses to access foreign markets for skilled labour. For example, CUSMA includes a Professional Mobility Chapter that allows professionals with certain qualifications to work in any of the three countries for up to three years. This chapter also establishes a process for recognizing the professional qualifications of workers from other countries.
Additionally, many FTAs include investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms that give businesses greater certainty and predictability when operating in foreign markets. These mechanisms provide businesses with an avenue to resolve disputes with foreign governments outside of the court system, which can be costly and time-consuming.
Overall, FTAs can be beneficial for businesses seeking to access foreign markets for skilled labour. They only have to apply for LMIA and get a positive response from the IRCC to start recruitment and we can help with that.
Akrami & Associates is a leading immigration law firm with a team of experienced lawyers and consultants, dedicated to helping business owners in Canada apply for LMIA. We also help foreign skilled workers to get a work permit so they can come and work in Canada. Reach out to us for any details regarding our immigration services. Call us at (416) 477-2545 or drop us a mail at info@thevisa.ca.
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