On November 6, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)  updated  the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications under various streams. Based on statistics from all processing centres, the current average LMIA processing time has increased across all streams. Global Talent Stream - 10 business days (+2 days) Agricultural stream – 16 business days (+3 days) Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program - 11 business days (+4 days) Permanen

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced procedural updates to the Recognized Employer Pilot program. Effective October 24, 2025, applicants may now use a single Labour Market Impact Assessment for multiple work permit applications under the REP framework, contingent upon available positions remaining on the approved LMIA. IRCC has simultaneously established standardized procedures for officers to verify position availability on REP LMIAs. These clar

On September 3, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)  updated  the processing times for the Labour Market Impact...

On August 5, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)  updated  the processing times for the Labour Market Impact...

On June 10, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)  updated  the processing times for the Labour Market Impact Assessment...