IRCC lists new temporary public policy exempting qualifying FSWP and FSTP job offers from LMIAs

What changed

On 3 November 2026, IRCC added a new entry to its list of public policies: "Temporary public policy to exempt Labour Market Impact Assessments and related requirements for qualifying job offers for eligibility under the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Federal Skilled Trades Program." The list page was last modified on 3 November 2026.

Who it affects

According to its title, the policy concerns qualifying job offers used for eligibility under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). It exempts those job offers from Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and related requirements.

The list entry does not explain which job offers qualify, what conditions apply, or how long this temporary policy will stay in place. Those details are in the policy text. Read it before relying on this exemption.

Date

The policy is listed with the date 3 November 2026.

Where to read the official text

The policy is listed on IRCC's Public policies page.

No one can guarantee an immigration outcome. To discuss how this policy may apply to your situation, you can book a consultation with ANAS CANADA.