Query LMIA employer and job data with natural language.
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Total Fines
$0
Approved Positions
152
Denied Positions
17
Active Job Postings
0
Addresses:
| Year | LMIAs | Positions |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 22 |
| 2024 | 12 | 35 |
| 2023 | 5 | 15 |
| 2022 | 10 | 26 |
| 2021 | 5 | 10 |
| 2020 | 6 | 11 |
| 2019 | 6 | 15 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 13 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 |
| Occupation | Positions |
|---|---|
| 7284-Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers | 44 |
| 73102-Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers | 30 |
| 7611-Construction trades helpers and labourers | 26 |
| 75110-Construction trades helpers and labourers | 14 |
| 7271-Carpenters | 14 |
| 72310-Carpenters | 7 |
| 7293-Insulators | 6 |
| 7205-Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | 4 |
| 11202-Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations | 1 |
| 72014-Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers | 1 |
+5 more occupations
| Year | Denials | Positions Denied |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 9 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
This data includes LMIA applications that were denied, refused, or withdrawn. A denial does not necessarily indicate wrongdoing - there are many valid reasons why an LMIA application may not be approved.
Data sources: LMIA Approved Employers, LMIA Denied Applications
Last updated: 11/1/2026