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Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream
Fast access to skilled foreign workers
Latest source updateLast Update: April 2, 2026Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, eligibility, timeline and deadlines.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 2, 2026
Latest change: Changed: scope and target audience, eligibility, timeline and deadlines.
Grant changed: scope and target audience, eligibility
We detected changes to scope and target audience, eligibility, timeline and deadlines, application process.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
This program helps Canadian employers hire highly skilled temporary foreign workers through the Global Talent Stream. It supports roles in innovative firms and in-demand occupations, with a maximum LMIA processing fee of $1,000 per position.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 25 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Hiring unique and specialized temporary foreign workers to help a company scale and grow.
- Hiring highly skilled workers for occupations on the global talent occupations list.
Documents Needed
- Most recent business license
- Recent CRA tax documents
- Recruitment and advertisement records
- Referral form from a designated partner, for Category A
- Labour Market Benefits Plan
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Innovative Canadian firms referred by a designated partner
- Canadian employers hiring for in-demand occupations on the global talent list
Who is not eligible
- Employers on the TFWP ineligibility list
- Businesses that regularly offer sex-industry services
- Employers in default of an administrative monetary penalty
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Recruitment fees cannot be charged or recovered, directly or indirectly, from temporary foreign workers.
- The processing fee cannot be recovered from temporary foreign workers.
- The costs for the services of a paid third-party representative cannot be recovered from temporary foreign workers.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Quebec
How to apply
- Apply using LMIA Online.
- Before signing into LMIA Online, get a Job Bank for Employers account.
- Sign into LMIA Online using the same log-in information you use to access your Job Bank for Employers account.
- Create, fill out and submit your LMIA application from the Employer Dashboard.
- Upload any required documents.
- Pay the processing fee, if applicable.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed to determine the impact that hiring temporary foreign workers would have on Canada’s labour market.
- Service Canada will ensure that the employer has met all program requirements.
- The employer will be notified in writing of the final decision once the assessment process is complete.
- Progress reviews of the Labour Market Benefits Plan are conducted annually.
- Failure to make reasonable efforts to meet Labour Market Benefits Plan commitments can lead to a negative decision on future GTS applications for a period of 2 years.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream Program
What is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream?
This program helps Canadian employers hire highly skilled temporary foreign workers through the Global Talent Stream. It supports roles in innovative firms and in-demand occupations, with a maximum LMIA processing fee of $1,000 per position.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream program?
To be eligible for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream program, you must:
Innovative Canadian firms with a referral.
Employers hiring for in-demand occupations.
A Labour Market Benefits Plan is required.
What expenses are eligible under Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream?
Hiring unique and specialized temporary foreign workers to help a company scale and grow.
Hiring highly skilled workers for occupations on the global talent occupations list.
Who can I contact for more information about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream?
You can contact Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) or by phone at 1-800-367-5693.
Where is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream available?
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream program is available across Canada.
Is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Global Talent Stream is a Other Support