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Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry
Support skilled workers’ permanent residency
Latest source updateLast Update: August 14, 2026Latest change: The TFWP login page now shows updated hourly wage thresholds effective July 17, 2026, and the temporary measures page adds Northwest Territories with an implementation date of June 16, 2026.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: August 14, 2026
Latest change: The TFWP login page now shows updated hourly wage thresholds effective July 17, 2026, and the temporary measures page adds Northwest Territories with an implementation date of June 16, 2026.
TFWP updates wage thresholds and Northwest Territories measures
The TFWP login page now shows updated hourly wage thresholds in effect as of July 17, 2026, which are used to classify positions as high-wage or low-wage. It also displays a system release notice scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026, between 6:00 am and 8:00 am ET. The Temporary measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program page now includes Northwest Territories as participating under both measures, with an implementation date of June 16, 2026. This expands the page’s stated territorial coverage for rural employers.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Canada
Overview
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program guides Canadian employers and authorized third-party representatives submitting Labour Market Impact Assessment applications to hire temporary foreign workers in Canada when needed. It covers high-wage and low-wage positions, recruitment and advertisement, wages, business legitimacy, working conditions, housing, transportation, health insurance, and LMIA processing rules.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian employers.
- Third-party representatives acting on behalf of employers.
Who is not eligible
- Employers that regularly offer services in the sex industry, including striptease, erotic dance, escort services or erotic massage.
- Employers on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada ineligibility list, including employers that have been found non-compliant as result of an employer compliance review, banned from the Temporary Foreign Worker Program because non-compliance was discovered during an inspection, or in default of payment of an administrative monetary penalty.
- Employers that are new and have not been in business for a minimum of 1 year.
- Employers hiring workers who intend to reside in the province of Quebec.
Eligible geographic areas
- Rural areas outside census metropolitan areas (CMAs) in participating provinces and territories.
- Economic regions of Montréal and Laval.
How to apply
- Create your own user account on Job Bank.
- Register the business on Job Bank before submitting the LMIA application.
- Submit the LMIA application through LMIA Online.
Processing and Agreement
- Service Canada will assess the LMIA application submitted by the employer to determine what impact hiring a foreign worker would have on Canada’s job market.
- Based on the application and the documents received, the Department will issue a positive or negative LMIA.
- Once the assessment process is complete, the employer will be notified in writing of the final decision of their LMIA application.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry Program
What is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry?
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program guides Canadian employers and authorized third-party representatives submitting Labour Market Impact Assessment applications to hire temporary foreign workers in Canada when needed. It covers high-wage and low-wage positions, recruitment and advertisement, wages, business legitimacy, working conditions, housing, transportation, health insurance, and LMIA processing rules.
Who is eligible for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry program?
To be eligible for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry program, you must:
The employment offered must be a full-time position with a minimum of 30 hours of work per week.
For low-wage positions, the job offer must be advertised for a minimum of 8 consecutive weeks in the 3 months before applying.
For low-wage positions, employers must target youth in recruitment efforts.
Who can I contact for more information about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) by email at EDSC.DEMANDE.FORMULAIRE.PTET-TFWP.FORM.REQUEST.ESDC@servicecanada.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-367-5693.
Where is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry available?
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry program is available across Canada.
Is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry?
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Express Entry is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)