The federal government is adding new express entry points for some permanent residency applicants in “high-wage” jobs, according to Immigration Minister Lena Diab.
“These changes will help us identify, attract and retain the skilled newcomers who are best positioned to succeed in Canada, while making the Express Entry system more targeted and responsive to our labour market needs,” Diab said in an Oct. 16 statement.
The government will also remove the requirement for employers to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for qualifying job offers used to earn the new points. An LMIA assesses the potential impact of hiring a foreign worker on the Canadian labour market, and requires employers to demonstrate that they have made efforts to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents….