Foreign Worker Program

Every year, Canadian employers hire thousands of foreign workers to help address skill and labour shortages.

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) work to ensure that foreign workers will support economic growth in Canada and help create job opportunities for all Canadians.

Information for Employers

• Find out what you, as an employer, must do if you plan to hire a foreign worker in Canada noting that a Quebec Acceptance Certificate (QAC) issued by the province is also required for jobs in Quebec .

Note : Please be aware that there are also specific processes for employers planning to hire foreign workers in a number of industry sectors and occupations  with special requirements.

• Find out what you, as an employer, must do if you are interested in hiring skilled workers and supporting their permanent immigration  to Canada.

• To obtain a copy of any of our foreign worker application forms, please visit our Forms webpage or contact any of our HRSDC Foreign Worker Offices .

Information for Foreign Workers

• Find out what you must do to work and immigrate to Canada  and other information relevant to your stay.