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Number of Temporary Foreign Workers in BC*
9,273
*Temporary Foreign Worker positions on positive LMIAs
Top 5 countries of residency
Mexico, Jamaica, India, Philippines and China
Primary occupation
Agriculture – 5,837 workers
*Note: All facts and statistics are based on Statistics Canada data from 2018.
The LMIA System tracks TFW positions only, not TFWs who are issued a work permit or who enter Canada. Not all positions approved result in a work permit or a TFW entering Canada. For information on the number of work permits issued, please consult Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Facts and Figures.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2018.
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Foreign workers: Know your rights
In Canada, the rights of all workers are protected by law. You can get information about employment laws and your rights by calling the number listed on this page in the province or territory where you work.
Reporting abuse or misuse of the Temporary Foreign Worker program
To provide details of misuse or abuse related to the TFWP, use the Online Fraud Reporting tool. It’s a step-by-step secure online process for submitting your information, anonymously if you wish. Service Canada takes abuse of the programs it delivers very seriously.
Occupational Health and Safety
The Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) contains legal requirements that must be met by all workplaces under the inspectional jurisdiction of WorkSafeBC. The purpose of these regulations is to protect workers and other persons present at workplaces from work-related risks to their health, safety, and well-being.
Employer Compliance
Employers must meet specific requirements to hire foreign workers. Find out more about employers’ responsibilities here.