Every year over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada working temporarily to help Canadian employers address skill shortages in Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) ensure that these workers will support economic growth in Canada and create more opportunities for all Canadian job seekers. In almost all cases you must have a valid work permit to work in Canada.

The Workers Role: Temporary workers must also meet the requirements that apply to all temporary residents in order to come to Canada. Find out what you must do before working in Canada.

The Employers Role: Before a foreign national may work in Canada, you, as an employer, must check with HRSDC to confirm the job offer you have made to the foreign worker. Find out what you must do before you can hire a foreign national.