RECORDED: March 5, 2025
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Recent changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) present new opportunities and considerations for Canadian employers, particularly those in industries such as food services, hospitality, and retail that often rely on temporary foreign labor. In this upcoming webinar, we will explore the latest government updates, including revised compliance measures, new pathways for international hires, and stricter requirements for labor market assessments.

We will discuss the implications of these changes on hiring practices, as well as best practices for navigating the TFWP’s enhanced compliance requirements. Additionally, we’ll cover industry exemptions, including healthcare, construction, and agriculture, which remain unaffected by certain aspects of these policy shifts. This session will delve into these exemptions, other critical details, and often-overlooked requirements, along with best practices to help ensure compliance. Participants will gain actionable insights on effective approaches, potential pitfalls to avoid, and how to keep their business operations aligned with these evolving employment standards. 

This session is ideal for HR professionals and franchise owners who rely on the TFWP to address labor shortages and maintain their workforce.

SPEAKERS

Marty Baram is the Director of SYMY Immigration Consultants and Recruitment. In addition to his role as the Director of SYMY, Marty is a member of the Transitional Board of Directors at the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). He is an Adjunct Professor at Queen’s University Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law and was an Instructor of Immigration: Laws, Policies and Procedures at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Marty is very well versed with the Labor Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) application process and is regarded as an expert in the field.

Meghan Denega is the senior manager and the Vice president at SYMY immigration consultants and Recruitment, prior joining SYMY she had a career in International Development that allowed her to travel and work on a number of exciting projects in different countries all around the world. She realized there was a need for honest, trustworthy immigration advice and decided to become a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. Meghan previously worked as a Permanent Residence Advisor at the University of Calgary, where she provided Permanent Residence advice to their International Student Population.