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Employment and Social Development Canada

Canadian federal government department

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Dec 15, 2025

Which federal programs in Canada offer wage subsidies for employers hiring immigrants?

Federal and pan‑Canadian programs that provide wage subsidies to employers commonly target students, youth and specific sectors — not a blanket subsidy for hiring immigrants — examples include the Stu...

Nov 30, 2025

Can employers simultaneously use the TFWP and the Immigrant Wage Subsidy for the same position or worker?

Available federal guidance says the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is a distinct route that requires employers to secure a positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and meet prevailing‑...

Nov 26, 2025

How do employer eligibility rules differ between Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the Immigrant Wage Subsidy?

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) lets employers hire foreign nationals for temporary jobs when qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available and requires a Labour Market...

Nov 25, 2025

How did 2025 TFWP employer demand vary by province and territory in Canada?

Provincial and territorial demand for Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) positions in 2025 shifted as Ottawa tightened rules: wage thresholds rose (about 2% in June 2025 and larger prior increase...

Nov 23, 2025

Which industries most commonly hire through Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in 2025?

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) is concentrated in a handful of sectors: agriculture and food processing remain the most TFW-dependent (TFW made up 18% of paid workers in agriculture ...