December 8, 2025
TFWP reinstates proof of advertising requirement in 2026
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, the Government of Canada will reinstate the requirement for employers to provide proof of advertising when submitting a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application to hire temporary foreign workers for primary agriculture positions under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFW Program).
Currently, employers submitting LMIA applications for primary agriculture positions on, or before, Dec. 31, 2025, are exempt from providing proof of advertising requirements.
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, employers will be required to meet all advertising requirements, including providing proof of recruitment efforts to hire Canadians and permanent residents, including members of at least two underrepresented groups in the labour market, such as:
If you have questions on the TFW Program, please visit Canada.ca or reach out to the Employer Contact Centre.
Currently, employers submitting LMIA applications for primary agriculture positions on, or before, Dec. 31, 2025, are exempt from providing proof of advertising requirements.
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, employers will be required to meet all advertising requirements, including providing proof of recruitment efforts to hire Canadians and permanent residents, including members of at least two underrepresented groups in the labour market, such as:
- Vulnerable youth
- Indigenous peoples
- Newcomers to Canada
- Persons with disabilities
- Asylum seekers with valid work permits
If you have questions on the TFW Program, please visit Canada.ca or reach out to the Employer Contact Centre.