Canada’s New LMIA Rules in April 2026: What Employers and Foreign Workers Need to Know
May 11, 2026
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Canada introduced major LMIA changes in April 2026 that could significantly affect employers and foreign workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). New rules now require 8 weeks of job advertising, mandatory youth-focused recruitment efforts, stricter employer compliance, and expanded restrictions on low-wage LMIA processing in high-unemployment regions across Canada. These updates aim to prioritize Canadian workers while tightening oversight on foreign hiring practices.