Which employers near you are hiring foreign workers over locals?
Every LMIA is a company asking Ottawa to hire abroad instead of at home. JobWatchCanada maps all of them. Search your area and see exactly who's on the list.
TFW Positions Approved
Explore approved LMIAsForeign worker positions approved through positive LMIAs, counted year by year since 2015.
Total Fines Collected
—Monetary penalties issued to employers found non-compliant with Temporary Foreign Worker program rules.
Total Violations Tracked
—Employers found breaking TFW program conditions, from wage and hours issues to missing records.
YoY Violation Change
—How much faster violations are being found compared to the year before, nationally and by province.
Recent Job Postings
—Job Bank postings from employers waiting on an LMIA. Canadians get first look before a foreign worker can be hired.
Explore TFW usage across 20+ industries
From agriculture to technology, discover which industries rely most heavily on the Temporary Foreign Worker program. See employer data, approved positions, and trends for each sector.
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Explore TFW data across Canada's regions
Discover comprehensive Temporary Foreign Worker program statistics broken down by province and territory. See which regions have the most LMIA approvals, track non-compliant employers by location, and understand regional labor market trends.
From Ontario's diverse industries to Alberta's energy sector, explore how the TFW program operates across all Canadian regions with detailed employer data and violation tracking.
Browse by provinceTop Fined Non-Compliant Companies
These companies have received the highest financial penalties for non-compliance with Canadian employment standards.
See where LMIA exploitation patterns occur
Our LMIA visualization platform transforms complex government employment data into an accessible interactive map, showing Temporary Foreign Worker program usage patterns across Canada. Users can explore real-time statistics on employer hiring practices, approved positions, and historical trends dating back to 2015.
Perfect for job seekers, researchers, and community advocates, the tool provides geographic insights and detailed employer information to help Canadians make informed decisions about local job markets and understand how immigration policies affect employment opportunities in their communities.
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