Temporary Foreign Worker Program — Express Entry ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Canadian employers across all sectors and company sizes - Private sector companies (for-profit businesses) - Public sector employers (government departments, institutions) - Non-profit organizations and charitable institutions - Self-employed individuals (in limited circumstances) - Employers must be actively operating in Canada with a valid business presence - Employers must be in good standing with federal and provincial labor regulations Note: Employers must demonstrate they cannot find qualified Canadian or permanent resident workers before hiring a temporary foreign worker. --- ### 💰 Funding Details - No direct grant funding — This is a visa/work authorization program, not a financial grant - No financial support provided to employers for wages or recruitment costs - Employer-funded model — The hiring employer bears all costs: - Employee wages (must meet or exceed prevailing wage rates) - Recruitment and advertising expenses - Work permit processing fees - Immigration application fees for permanent resident sponsorship - No matching ratio required — Costs are 100% employer responsibility - Not repayable — Program is non-repayable but generates no direct funding to the employer --- ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This program does not provide funding for expenses. However, employer obligations include: - Wages and salaries for the temporary foreign worker (at competitive market rates or higher) - Recruitment and advertising costs to demonstrate Canadian/PR worker search efforts - Language training (in some cases, employer-supported) - Immigration processing fees (work permit applications) - Permanent residence sponsorship costs (if employer chooses to sponsor) - Workplace benefits (as per employment standards in the province/territory) - Workplace accommodation and safety compliance costs The program itself does not fund or reimburse these expenses. --- ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones Key Eligibility Requirements: - Employer must conduct a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or qualify for a **LMIA-