QUESTION and ANSWERS in PILOT PROJECT for OCCUPATIONS REQUIRING LOWER LEVELS of FORMAL TRAINING (NOC C, and D)

1.What is the Temporary Foreign Worker Program?

Answer : The Foreign Worker Program helps employer meet their human resource needs when Canadian workers are not readily available. The program is administered jointly by Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Canada Border Agency.

2.What is a labour market opinion (LMO)?

Answer : A labour market opinion (LMO) assesses what impact hiring a temporary foreign worker will have on the job market. It also ensures that the offer of employment is genuine and that the wages and working conditions are consistent with those of Canadians.

3.What is the " Pilot Project for occupations requiring lower levels of formal training (NOC ,&D)"?

Answer : It is the Pilot Project that allows for temporary entry of foreign workers into National Occupation Classification (NOC) C, and D skill level positions launched in July 2002.




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