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A positive LMIA, an IMP employer-submitted offer, or a signed employment contract does not automatically mean a work permit will be approved. IRCC assesses employer-specific offers under subsection 200(5) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, examining whether the employer is actively engaged in business, whether the position reflects a reasonable need, whether the employer can fulfill the offer's terms, and whether employment and recruitment laws are respected.

Canada continues to need qualified tradespeople in construction, transportation, manufacturing, industrial work, natural resources and related sectors. The Federal Skilled Trades Program can provide a route to permanent residence through Express Entry, while trade certification, including a Red Seal endorsement, may strengthen a worker's ability to practise the trade. These are connected but separate pathways requiring individualized assessment of NOC classification, work experience, language results, and certification options.

Ontario is developing stronger and more consistent training and licensing requirements for commercial truck drivers, responding to weaknesses identified in the Auditor General's 2026 performance audit. Changes include a new standardized Class A curriculum, a mandatory six-month waiting period before Class A road tests starting January 1, 2027, mandatory verification of work authorization for commercial drivers, and stronger oversight of training schools and DriveTest Centres.