• A New-LMIA exempt work permit has been made available by the Canadian government to certain tech enterprises.
• The International Mobility Program's (IMP) Innovation Stream offers a new work permit.
• An LMIA is not required for hiring foreign employees by companies involved in the Global Hypergrowth Project.
• It is now possible for qualified foreign employees to seek a work visa tailored to their employer.

The New LMIA-exempt Work Permit in Canada

The Canadian government recently announced the introduction of a new work permit that is exempt from the LMIA for eight IT companies operating in the nation. The new work permit is a component of the International Mobility Program (IMP), introduced in 2023 and under the Innovation stream.

Employers in Canada who have participated in the Global Hypergrowth Project can hire qualified overseas workers without having to complete a Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). An employer-specific work permit can be obtained by skilled foreign workers who receive an offer of employment from these companies.

The eight chosen businesses are recognized as leaders in their respective industries and can introduce new ideas. Certain foreign employees hired by these businesses may be eligible for an LMIA-exempt work permit.

Selected IT firms for Canada's LMIA-exempt work permit

The following is the list of companies selected for the new LMIA-exempt work permit in Canada:

1. Ada Support Inc.
2. AlayaCare
3. CellCarta
4. Clarius Mobile Health
5. Clio
6. Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group (DPG)
7. Lightspeed Commerce
8. Vive Crop Protection