Name: LMIA &amp; Quebec: Navigating the New Work Permit Rules, 2025-2026
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LMIA & Quebec: Navigating the New Work Permit Rules, 2025-2026

** Video Only*

Course ID: WPR – 0426 April 23, 2026

( 3 Hours, Approved By CICC)

Format: Video Only

Language: English

Provider: Immigration Learning & Information Centre, IMLIN

Webinar Date: April 23, 2026

Webinar Time: Starts @ 2:00pm – Ends @ 5:15pm ET

Expiry Date for Video ONLY: April 23, 2027

Introduction:

The Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is Canada’s key safeguard for protecting local jobs and wages. Employers must prove that no qualified Canadian or permanent resident is available before hiring a foreign worker. Quebec, however, operates under a special immigration agreement with Ottawa, giving the province extra control over recruitment standards, language requirements, and labour-market priorities. In 2025, major updates—including new federal wage tables, stricter recruitment rules, and Quebec’s new LMIA-withdrawn occupations—are reshaping how employers and immigration professionals manage work permit applications. This course explains the federal LMIA system and Quebec’s distinct process in clear, practical steps, helping you stay compliant and competitive.

Norilyn Oligo-Sarma – RCIC

Presenter: Norilyn Oligo-Sarma – RCIC

Norilyn Oligo-Sarma is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant with over 6 years of professional immigration experience. She is a Foreign Worker advocate who protects foreign workers against abusive employers. She founded an Immigration form called Oligo Sarma Canada Immigration and Immigration Specialist. She coached many new Immigration Consultants. She has a passion for serving and helping newcomers to Canada.

AGENDA:

Overview of LMIA & Quebec

The LMIA in Canada’s Immigration System
Quebec’s special role and dual approvals
Why 2025 is a turning point

Federal LMIA Framework: Key Updates and Trends

Core LMIA requirements: genuine job offer, recruitment, wages
New 2025 changes to recruitment and wage tables
Processing trends and the new LMIA portal
Common refusal reasons and how to avoid them
Audit readiness and best practices

High-Wage vs. Low-Wage Positions: Advanced Analysis

Determining the correct wage category
Key differences in requirements and work permit duration
2025 wage trends and regional variations
Scenarios for borderline wages and multiple worksites
Impact on permanent residence and compliance duties

Exemptions and Special Pathways

Main LMIA-exempt categories (trade agreements, significant benefit, reciprocal employment, intra-company transfers)
Faster LMIA options: Global Talent Stream, agriculture, Recognized Employer Pilot
Quebec-specific exemptions and facilitated processes
Practical case studies and compliance checklist

AGENDA

Quebec’s Distinct LMIA Environment

Dual federal–provincial process and CAQ requirements
Facilitated LMIA list and its updates
2025 reform: LMIA withdrawal for certain occupations
Advertising, bilingual requirements, and wage standards
Compliance expectations and coordinated audits
Practical Quebec case examples

Case Studies and Applied Scenarios

Realistic client situations from across Canada and Quebec
Step-by-step analysis of wages, recruitment, and exemptions
Strategies for cross-province operations and LMIA-to-PR transitions
Lessons learned from common pitfalls and refusals

Compliance, Ethics, and Client Management

Employer obligations: wages, job duties, and record-keeping
Consultant responsibilities under the CICC Code of Professional Conduct
Handling wage changes, conflicts of interest, and non-compliance
Quebec-specific compliance and language integration duties

Q&A and Closing Remarks

Review of key takeaways
Final practice tips for staying current, thorough, and ethical
Q&A session and closing remarks

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LMIA & Quebec: Navigating the New Work Permit Rules, 2025-2026