09/25/2026
๐จ๐ฆ Canada LMIA Update
ESDC has clarified who qualifies as an employer under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
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The LMIA employer must have a genuine employerโemployee relationship and directly employ the worker.
โ Staffing agencies cannot place workers with another business under their LMIA.
โ LMIA workers cannot be treated as independent contractors.
โ ๏ธ Non-compliance can lead to penalties and a ban from the TFW Program.
๐ Source: ESDC | Canada.ca
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