Canadian work and study routes

Index · Canada

Routes: 17

Data as at 24 Oct 2026

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Temporary Foreign Worker Program (LMIA required)

Positions in employer lists

High-wage stream (TFWP)259,729
Low-wage stream (TFWP)377,253
Primary agriculture stream (TFWP)669,250
Global Talent Stream (TFWP)34,177
LMIA for permanent residence only5,959

Source: ESDC, Temporary Foreign Worker Program: employers who received positive and negative LMIAs (June 2014 – 2026 Q1). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2026 Q1

International Mobility Program (LMIA-exempt)

Source: IRCC, monthly open data (values rounded to the nearest 5; 1–4 suppressed). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at Jun 2026

Study and permanent residence

Study permits, 2025: 401,555
Express Entry invitations, 2025: 74,550

Source: IRCC, monthly open data (values rounded to the nearest 5; 1–4 suppressed). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at Jun 2026

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