1. the International Mobility Program (IMP)
The IMP lets employers hire temporary workers without a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Exemptions from the LMIA process are based on both of the
following:

• the broader economic, cultural or other competitive advantages for Canada
• the reciprocal benefits enjoyed by Canadians and permanent residents

The IMP also allows for certain foreign nationals to work without a permit when authorized
under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

2. the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
Employers must obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to hire foreign workers
to fill temporary labour and skill shortages. The LMIA verifies that there is a need for a temporary worker and that no Canadians or permanent residents are available to do the job.