Canada doubles maximum duration of low-wage TFWP work permits

Workers in the low-wage stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program can now be issued permits for up to two years, effective November 6, 2026.

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By SafarSamachar Desk✔ Fact-checked by Claude (on Sandeep's instruction, checked online)10 Nov 2026, 11:42 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Maximum duration of low-wage TFWP work permits increased from one year to two years
2Change announced by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) on November 6, 2026
3Applies to Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) under the low-wage stream

Canada has doubled the maximum duration of work permits for low-wage workers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Effective November 6, 2026, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced that Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) for this stream can now be issued for up to two years, up from one year previously.

The change aims to provide greater flexibility for employers and workers in the low-wage category. No details are given on how this will affect eligibility criteria or processing times for applications.

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