Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW) — Positions in QC

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows Canadian employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs when qualified Canadians are not available. To hire foreign workers in Quebec through the TFWP, employers need to meet specific eligibility criteria.

• Submit LMIA applications simultaneously to Service Canada and MIFI
• All applications must be submitted in French
• Comply with the format required by the provincial government (MIFI)
• Employers must continue to make efforts to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Applications for TEER 5 occupations are exempt from proof of recruitment efforts
• Applications in the low-wage stream for the facilitated process are exempt from the cap proportion of low-wage positions
• Work permits and eligibility criteria for specific situations, including extending work permits and post-graduation work permits, as detailed by MIFI

Who is eligible?

Eligible types of companies for this grant in Quebec include:

• Companies that require temporary foreign workers to fill positions when qualified Canadians are not available
• Employers in Quebec who meet the program requirements outlined by the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Eligible expenses

There are eligible expenses for this grant. Employers can claim expenses related to the recruitment and hiring of temporary foreign workers, including advertising costs, LMIA application fees, and related administrative expenses.

• Advertising costs for recruiting temporary foreign workers
• Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application fees
• Administrative expenses related to the hiring process

Eligible geographic areas

Eligible geographic zones for this grant are limited to the province of Quebec. Employers must coordinate with both Service Canada and Quebec's MIFI when submitting their LMIA applications.

• Province of Quebec

There are no explicit evaluation and selection criteria mentioned for this program in the provided information. For further guidance on criteria, please refer to the corresponding sections on the government websites associated with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

There are temporary measures and special instructions related to hiring temporary foreign workers in Quebec.

• Employers can submit unnamed LMIA applications for positions in Quebec through the ARRIMA platform as of December 11, 2023.
• Quebec requires LMIA applications to be submitted to both Service Canada and MIFI, and all applications must be in French.
• Quebec has a list of certain occupations under TEER 5 and TEER 4 of the NOC 2021 that are exempt from the recruitment efforts and low-wage cap proportion requirements, respectively.
• Applications for LMIAs in primary agriculture in Quebec are exempt from minimum advertising requirements until June 30, 2024.
• Employers in Quebec can avoid applying for an LMIA if they hire a TFW with a valid work permit who falls under specific categories outlined by MIFI.