The government of Canada seeks to address shortages of labour by launching the Recognized Employer Pilot in September. Under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), this initiative will simplify hiring for compliant repeat employers, reducing administrative burdens.
The pilot seeks to streamline procedures and expedite hiring foreign workers, ultimately addressing labour gaps in specific sectors or regions by recognizing employers with a history of TFWP rule adherence
The Canadian Recruitment and Employment Program (REP) wants to simplify hiring foreign workers by extending Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) validity to 36 months and streamlining the application process.Â
REP benefits include reduced LMIA applications over three years, easing staffing planning, and a Job Bank recognition for eligible employers to enhance their appeal to potential hires. The program aims to balance labour market needs while safeguarding the interest of Canadian workers.
Who is eligible?
The Recruitment and Employment Pathway (REP) is a new immigration programme in Canada which aims to simplify the hiring of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) for employers with positive Labor Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) history.
To be eligible, employers must have three favourable LMIAs in the last five years for in-shortage occupations according to Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) data.Â
The program will be in two phases: primary agriculture employers can apply from September 2023, while other employers can apply from January 2024, with applications closing by September 2024.
REP participants will witness an easier application process for LMIA applications on COPS-listed positions and minimize interactions with the Department of Employment and Social Development (ESDC) due to simplified forms.
The Canadian government notes the REP is one measure being launched alongside other programmes aimed at improving the TFWP.
ESDC has revealed that it would be offering technical briefings to stakeholders to offer more information about the REP and the application process. It said further details would be communicated soon.
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