Global Skills Strategy — Dedicated Service Channel ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Employers actively seeking to hire temporary foreign workers (TFWs) - Companies unable to find Canadian citizens or permanent residents to fill specific positions - Businesses across all sectors and sizes that meet program requirements - Organizations referred by a designated referral partner (eligibility contingent on referral) - Employers in good standing with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) ### 💰 Funding Details - No direct financial grant — this is a service-based program - Provides free dedicated account manager support to eligible employers - No matching funds required - No repayment obligations - Value derived through guidance, streamlined assessment, and expedited processing support rather than capital funding ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This program does not fund direct business expenses. Instead, it provides: - Needs assessment for temporary foreign worker recruitment - Strategic guidance on TFW program eligibility and requirements - Application support for TFW work permits - Account management and dedicated liaison services - Compliance consultation regarding employer obligations - Labor market testing guidance and alternatives analysis ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Referral requirement — company must be referred by an approved referral partner to access the dedicated service channel - Employer must demonstrate a genuine need for temporary foreign workers when Canadian workers are unavailable - Employer must comply with all IRCC and ESDC program regulations - Employer must maintain in good standing throughout the service engagement - Employers must cooperate with assessments and provide accurate information - Account manager will guide employers through TFW application processes and eligibility criteria - Service is contingent on continued program eligibility and compliance with program conditions