We’re not 100% sure why folks are getting these, but it seems like IRCC is becoming more strict on what documents applicants can use to prove their lineage.
So I (a Canadian citizen) applied for a job, and my resume is retained. And then to my complete and utter shock (I am deffo not in any way, shape, or form shocked) due to the inability to find ANY suitable Canadian applicants (like me and countless others who probably applied) a LMIA is requested. Glad to see this program isn't being abused.
The federal Immigration Ministry is touting its progress in returning Canada’s temporary resident numbers to sustainable levels. However, recently released numbers paint a much different picture: the number of foreign nationals holding work permits is actually rising.
In fact, there are more now than in 2024, when the federal government announced it would tighten rules for hiring foreign workers. Unsurprisingly, this is contributing to the government’s slow progress toward its goal of reducing temporary residents to 5 per cent of the population.
