Service Canada takes the integrity of the temporary foreign worker unit very seriously and actively enforces compliance with its regulations. Employers that hire temporary foreign workers are expected to be compliant and uphold the agreement outlined in the Labour Market Opinion that they previously had [...]

Depending on your unique situation, if you wish to work in Canada, a Labour Market Opinion may first be required. Once you have obtained a positive Labour Market Opinion, the next step is to apply for your actual work permit or work visa. Once you [...]

There are three steps to hiring a temporary foreign worker: 1.      You will first need to apply for labour market opinion. A Labour Market Opinion is typically required prior to obtaining any work permit it is a validation of the position being offered. You'll obtain [...]

How do I get a positive Labour Market Opinion? There is no easy formula for obtaining a positive Labour Market Opinion. Your employer will need to demonstrate that they have actively searched or attempted to recruit a potential Canadian worker to fill the position and [...]

Working in Canada is the dream of many foreign nationals from all over the world. Hundreds of thousands of applications are received yearly however, only a fraction of these applications are approved. Obtaining a work permit in Canada is not as easy as it sounds. [...]