Due to various international agreements, temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Canada can be hired without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). These agreements, such as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), enable Canadian employers to recruit TFWs from specific countries without needing an LMIA. This exemption applies to workers in occupations including traders, investors, and professionals. The agreements streamline the hiring process, ensuring that the employment of TFWs positively or neutrally impacts the Canadian labour market.
