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Canada Eases TFWP Hiring in 2022: Higher Caps & Longer LMIAs

To address labour shortages, Canada relaxed Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) rules in April 2022—raising hiring caps, extending LMIA validity to 18 months, and lengthening work durations for high-wage and Global Talent Stream roles. See sector caps, timeline, and what this means for employers.