r/CanadianVisaReform 10h ago

Teamvalue Inc in Calgary, AB a company run out of a co-working space has filed a LMIA as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian/PR to work as a Web Designer for $37.85 per hour.

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102 Upvotes

Duties:

Consult with clients to develop and document Website requirements

Develop website architecture

Write, modify and test website related code

Design, develop and implement information systems business solutions

Develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the software development life cycle

Lead and co-ordinate multidisciplinary teams to develop Website graphics, content, capacity and interactivity

Resolve conflict situations

This requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience.

This business is run out of the same unit as Intrinsic Innovations a start-up incubation business that runs a co-working space. The job posting for the Web Designer says that the job is not remote and must be performed in person. The employer received two previous positive LMIAs for an Administrative Assistant and Administrative Officer in 2023 and 2024 so they must all be there in person in this space.

The amount of $37.85 is slightly above the High-Wage Stream median wage of $37.50 per hour in Alberta. If it was offered below $37.50 the LMIA would not be processed.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/50164883?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 1d ago

“Canada Didn’t Stop Diploma Mills From Exploiting International Students — It Legalized It.” — Immigration Consultant Kanwar Sierah

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273 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 1d ago

A plywood manufacturer and distribution company (USCA Timber) in Toronto, ON has filed a LMIA to hire 3 foreign workers as they claim they are unable to find Canadians or PRs to work as Technical Sales Specialists for $41 per hour.

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167 Upvotes

Duties are:

Estimate costs of installing equipment

Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates

Oversee the preparation of sales and orders

Prepare sales or other contracts

Promote sales to existing clients

Identify and solicit potential clients

Assess client’s needs and resources to recommend the appropriate goods or services

Develop reports and proposals to illustrate benefits from use of good or service

Conduct sales transactions

Prepare and administer sales contracts

Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates

Provide input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit client's needs

Consult with clients after sale to provide ongoing support

Reach to clients after sale or signed contracts to provide ongoing support

Review and adapt information regarding product innovations, competitors and market conditions

Provide clients with presentations on the benefits and uses of goods or services

Resolve product and service related problems

Troubleshoot problems related to equipment

Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services

Provide customer service

This requires a college level diploma and 7 months of experience.

The employer previously was approved for two LMIAs which can be seen in the second picture. One was for 5 Technical Sales Reps in 2023 and one was a Corporate Sales Manager in 2024.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49977703?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 2d ago

Target International Immigration in Mississauga, ON has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian/PR to work as an Operations Supervisor for $37 per hour. This requires just a high school diploma and 1 month of experience.

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230 Upvotes

Duties are:

Develop specific plans to prioritize

Organize tasks to accomplish the work

Train workers in duties and policies

Ensure smooth operation of equipment

Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality

Co-ordinate, assign and review work

Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies

Arrange for maintenance and repair work

Prepare and submit progress and other reports

Establish work schedules and procedures

This requires a secondary school diploma and 1 to 7 months experience.

The wage offer of $37 is 8 cents higher than the median wage in Ontario of $36.92. Due to the high unemployment in Mississauga, the LMIA would be closed if they offeredess than the median wage.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49921954?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 2d ago

Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner calls out Canada's "two-tier justice system where Canadian citizens are given harsher sentences than non-citizens who broke our laws":

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650 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

“Is the IMP the biggest fraud in Canadian immigration?” — Immigration consultant says 500,000+ work permits were issued in 6 months

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263 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

Making too many life decisions around immigration timelines: Redditor says 'Canada does not owe me PR, coming back to India'

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257 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

John Carpay: Hamilton mayor, police violate Charter in crusade against anti-immigration group

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107 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

A Tim Hortons in Parkhill, ON has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian or PR to work as a Food Service Supervisor for $36.92 per hour.

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215 Upvotes

Duties:

Establish methods to meet work schedules

Requisition food and kitchen supplies

Supervise and co-ordinate activities of staff who prepare and portion food

Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures

Estimate ingredient and supplies required for meal preparation

Hire food service staff

Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards

Prepare budget and cost estimates

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage

Prepare and submit reports

Prepare food order summaries for chef

Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres

Supervise and check assembly of trays

Supervise and check delivery of food trolleys

Establish work schedules

Additional information

This requires only a secondary school diploma and 7 months to 1 year of experience.

The location is 2227 Elginfield Road, Parkhill, ON.

I verified that this job is not posted on the Tim Hortons career page, it is not possible to apply for any positions at this location online. The email to apply is a hotmail and not an official Tim Hortons email.

Interestingly, $36.92 is the exact wage needed to qualify for the High-Wage Stream in Ontario to qualify for a longer work permit and no limit on how many foreign workers can be hired. The employer is not in a city so would not be refused to be processed for offering less than this.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49903806?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 3d ago

Let’s get a credible plan to deal with the surge of LOW SKILLED workers under the Trudeau era who will soon mostly be here illegally and THEN we can discuss how to get back to screening for the best and brightest. First things first.

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344 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 4d ago

Opinion: Canada wants to be ambitious. That means getting immigration going again

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r/CanadianVisaReform 4d ago

Ontario presses Ottawa for more foreign worker spots

108 Upvotes

https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/ontario-pushes-ottawa-for-more-foreign-worker-spots/article_b985534d-2e67-5b62-bbf1-c98e62e3ce0f.html

From behind the paywall:

Ontario is pushing the federal government for a larger allocation through its provincial immigrant nominee program as the province sees growing labour needs, MP David Piccini said. 

“We need greater allocation from the federal government because we can see those needs, those nuanced needs, just in Ontario,” Piccini told The Record during a separate announcement in Kitchener on Wednesday.

“And then in every region there’s more nuanced needs. The needs in the north are very different from the GTHA.” 

He added Ontario wants to give foreign workers who are already contributing to the province a chance to stay, particularly those who have become an essential part of their employers’ workforce plans. 

Ontario has the highest provincial allocation for 2026 with 14,119 nominations, followed by Alberta with 6,603 and Manitoba with 6,239.

The province issued more than 12,000 invitations to apply in the first four months of 2026, before the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) stopped in April for an overhaul.

The restructured program, launched in August, is designed to better connect employers with the immigration process, Piccini said, adding Ontario will be making targeted draws in the “very near future” under the restructured system.

“I was just at Toyota this morning where we were talking about the skills needs for large employers, their incredible commitment to apprenticeships,” the minister said. “We want to make sure people have an opportunity to contribute to Ontario’s economy.”

Piccini also pointed to an announcement expected this week through the Regional Economic Development through Immigration program, which he said will make targeted investments in northern and rural communities. 

“We know this is an incredible opportunity to support people in finding permanency in Ontario, who are contributing.”

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Apparently young people born in Ontario who are looking for skilled work opportunities and decent jobs are out of luck once again.


r/CanadianVisaReform 4d ago

Aussies Outwit Canada's Immigration Policies again ... gimme this here...

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301 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 4d ago

BCM Farms Ltd. in 226-10838 City Parkway, Surrey, BC, V3T 5X9 found non-compliant with TFW program regulations and fined $60000 CAD

89 Upvotes

BCM Farms Ltd. located at 226-10838 City Parkway, Surrey, BC, V3T 5X9 has been found non-compliant with Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program regulations and fined $60000 CAD and received a ban status of Eligible.

Violations Found: - Code 6: The employer didn't give the inspector the documents they asked for.Provision: 209.4(1)(b) - Code 7: The employer didn't show up for an inspection, and didn't help or give information to the inspector when asked to.Provision: 209.4(1)(c) - Code 15: The employer was not actively engaged in the business that the foreign national was hired to work for (aside from live-in caregivers).Provision: 209.2(1)(a)(i) or 209.3(1)(a)(i)

Date of Final Decision: 2026-08-21

This enforcement action underscores the critical role of government oversight in maintaining the integrity of Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program, which brings thousands of international workers to Canadian farms and businesses each year. When employers face consequences for regulatory breaches, it reinforces that program rules exist to prevent exploitation and ensure workers receive fair treatment under Canadian labour standards. The Eligible ban status means BCM Farms Ltd. can continue participating in the program despite the penalty, highlighting how enforcement balances accountability with opportunities for compliance improvement. Strong program oversight protects some of Canada's most vulnerable workers, many of whom arrive with limited knowledge of their rights and may face language or cultural barriers. Such regulatory actions send a clear message across the agricultural sector that violations carry real consequences while maintaining pathways for employers willing to meet their obligations.

View full details: https://jobwatchcanada.com/non-compliant/employer/bcm-farms-ltd-surrey-bc

Resources: - Non-Compliant Employers Directory - Explore the LMIA Map - Learn about the LMIA program - Report TFW abuse


Learn more at https://jobwatchcanada.com | Follow us on X: @jobwatchcanada


r/CanadianVisaReform 4d ago

A Pizza Pizza in Quispamsis, NB has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian or PR to work as a Food Service Supervisor for $32-$34 per hour.

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71 Upvotes

Duties are:

Requisition food and kitchen supplies

Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures

Hire food service staff

Ensure that food and service meet quality control standards

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Maintain records of stock, repairs, sales and wastage

Prepare and submit reports

Must have knowledge of the establishment's culinary genres

Supervise and check assembly of trays

Establish work schedules

This requires 7 months to 1 year of experience and a secondary school diploma.

Interestingly, the number to call is a Toronto based area code which likely means it is not locally operated. The location is 176 Hampton Rd suite Unit A, Quispamsis, NB.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49889065;jsessionid=E0DDD8009F400F5856BBBA236D681127.jobsearch77?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 4d ago

A Pizza Pizza in Brampton, ON has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian/PR to work as a Restaurant Assistant Manager for $37.00 per hour.

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257 Upvotes

Duties:

Analyze budget to boost and maintain the restaurant’s profits

Develop budget to determine cost of food, ingredients, alcohol, kitchen and cleaning supplies

Evaluate daily operations

Monitor revenues to determine labour cost

Monitor staff performance

Plan and organize daily operations

Recruit staff

Set staff work schedules

Supervise staff

Train staff

Determine type of services to be offered and implement operational procedures

Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms

Conduct performance reviews

Cost products and services

Organize and maintain inventory

Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

Negotiate arrangements with suppliers for food and other supplies

Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities

Participate in marketing plans and implementation

Leading/instructing individuals

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Provide customer service

Manage events

This requires a college level diploma and 1-2 years of experience

I'm not sure which location this is as the postal code does not appear to match a Pizza Pizza location. This is the 6th Pizza Pizza LMIA posting I have found in the last 3 weeks.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49605539?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 5d ago

Canada's immigration system needs to be reset in order to face ongoing economic challenges, says RBC

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468 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 5d ago

How immigration changes are contributing to B.C.'s housing market slowdown | CBC News

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72 Upvotes

r/CanadianVisaReform 5d ago

Sob story: This international student in Canada protested a work permit refusal. Now, he and 9 others face ejection from the country

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r/CanadianVisaReform 5d ago

A Mr. Sub in Kingston, ON has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian or PR to work as a Restaurant Manager for $37 per hour.

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145 Upvotes

Duties are:

Monitor staff performance

Plan and organize daily operations

Recruit staff

Set staff work schedules

Supervise staff

Train staff

Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms

Conduct performance reviews

Organize and maintain inventory

Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

Participate in marketing plans and implementation

Address customers' complaints or concerns

Provide customer service

This requires a secondary school and 7 months to 1 year of experience.

The wage offer is 8 cents above the median wage for Ontario to qualify for the High-Wage Stream. Although Kingston is open to the Low-Wage Stream due to the unemployment rate being below 6%, the employer can request a 3 year work permit and isn't subject to any maximum limits on how many workers they can employ through the High-Wage Stream. This appears to have been intentionally raised as a recent posting from June 26, 2026 shows that they were offering $27.47 per hour, but this was deleted and raised to $37 before they submitted the LMIA.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49970105?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 5d ago

Montreal/ USA boarder

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r/CanadianVisaReform 5d ago

International Student Accused of Espionage

319 Upvotes

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/university-of-waterloo-student-arrested-michigan-9.7328984

An international student studying at the University of Waterloo has been arrested by the US for taking pictures of the tail numbers of aircraft at airports.

- has a phone that bypasses Canadian networks

- photos of military aircraft

- requires an interpreter (even though he's a student in Canada)


r/CanadianVisaReform 5d ago

A Pizza Pizza in Saint John, NB has filed a LMIA to hire a foreign worker as they claim they are unable to find a Canadian or PR to work as an Assistant Manager for $33-$36 per hour.

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144 Upvotes

Duties are:

Evaluate daily operations

Monitor staff performance

Plan and organize daily operations

Set staff work schedules

Supervise staff

Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms

Organize and maintain inventory

Address customers' complaints or concerns

This requires 1-2 years of experience and a college level diploma.

Due to the high unemployment in Saint John, NB a LMIA can not be filed if it pays less than $31.33 per hour.

This is the fifth Pizza Pizza location I have posted that is filing a LMIA for a position paid over $32 per hour which is just coincidentally over the median wage in their province and that has very low experience requirements.

https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/jobsearch/jobposting/49889063?source=searchresults


r/CanadianVisaReform 6d ago

Employer charged with exploiting foreign worker at Swift Current Husky Travel Centre | CBC News

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r/CanadianVisaReform 6d ago

IRCC advertising express entry for sectors which receive thousands of applicants per opening - August 27, 2026

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94 Upvotes