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Proof of advertising required for LMIA applications as of January 1

Effective January 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, December 31, 2025, are exempt from providing proof of advertising requirements.

Effective January 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:

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