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LMIA approved
employers. 2026.

Find the employers behind the approvals. Search by name, location or occupation, then narrow the published records to what matters to you.

January–March 2026 · Q1 only · Free to explore

Source ESDC / Government of CanadaPublished 21 July 2026Coverage Historical approvals, across Canada

938 matching records.

1,168 approved LMIAs · 2,715 positions
January–March 2026 · Expand a row for details.

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Where the approvals are.

These charts use all 938 matching records, across every results page. Select a bar to narrow your search.

By province / territory / approved positions

By program stream / approved positions

Bars compare counts; percentages show each group’s share of matching positions. Occupations show the top eight. Q1 2026 only — these are historical approvals, not vacancies or a time trend.
Estpharm inc33103-Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistantsGaspé,, QC G4X 5H8Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Estrimont64300-Maîtres d'hôtel and hosts/hostessesOrford, QC J1X 6J3Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
EUROFINS ESSAIS ENVIRONNEMENTAUX CANADA22100-Chemical technologists and techniciansQuébec, QC G1P 2J7Quebec2positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
2
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Eurovia Québec Construction72401-Heavy-duty equipment mechanicsBoucherville, QC J4B 7L4Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Eurovia Québec Construction94110-Chemical plant machine operatorsBoucherville, QC J4B 7L4Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Excavation Milek Inc75110-Construction trades helpers and labourersSainte-Catherine, QC J5C 1S4Quebec3positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
2
Approved positions
3
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Excavations Tourigny inc72401-Heavy-duty equipment mechanicsVictoriaville, QC G6T 2G9Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Partnership
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
EXCELLENCE RÉNOVATION RIVE-SUD INC.65311-Specialized cleanersSainte-Catherine, QC J5C 1B6Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Excelsoins Cowansville33102-Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associatesCowansville, QC J2K 1J4Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Excelsoins Cowansville63200-CooksCowansville, QC J2K 1J4Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Fabricant de poêles international Inc.94105-Metalworking and forging machine operatorsSt-Augustin-de-Desmaures, QC G3A 2H3Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Fempro Consumer Products ULC94130-Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workersDrummondville, QC J2C 2Z5Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Fenergic inc94211-Assemblers and inspectors of other wood productsWarwick, QC J0A 1M0Quebec2positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
2
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Ferme François Gosselin inc.73300-Transport truck driversSaint-Laurent-de-l'île-d'Orléans, QC G0A 3Z0Quebec2positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Ferme Genest95106-Labourers in food and beverage processingLévis, QC G7A 4H4Quebec2positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Ferme Olofée inc.73300-Transport truck driversSt-Félicien, QC G8K 2N8Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
FilSpec inc.94130-Textile fibre and yarn, hide and pelt processing machine operators and workersSherbrooke, QC J1L 1G9Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Filtration L.A.B. inc94219-Other products assemblers, finishers and inspectorsSaint-Liguori, QC J0K 2X0Quebec4positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
4
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
Filtration Québec Ltée94132-Industrial sewing machine operatorsBedford, QC J0J 1A0Quebec2positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
2
Incorporation status
Unknown
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →
FINAR72106-Welders and related machine operatorsLévis, QC G7A 2N1Quebec1positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
1
Incorporation status
Corporation
Reporting quarter
2026 Q1

Historical approval record. This does not confirm a current vacancy, an available LMIA or a work permit.

How LMIA work permits work →

One employer may appear more than once for different locations, occupations or streams. Record counts are not unique employer counts. Positions are historical approvals, not current job openings.

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An approval is
the starting point.

Use the directory to research employers and understand the published data. Check the employer’s own vacancies and review the work permit requirements before taking your next step.

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What period does the 2026 LMIA employers list cover?

This directory covers January 1 to March 31, 2026 (Q1), published by ESDC on July 21, 2026. It is not a full-year list. No later 2026 quarter was included in the available catalog when checked on October 5, 2026.

Does an approved LMIA mean an employer is hiring now?

No. These are historical positive LMIA records, not job advertisements. An approved position may have been filled or subsequently cancelled. Confirm current vacancies directly with the employer.

What is the difference between approved LMIAs and approved positions?

Approved LMIAs count positive assessments. Approved positions count the worker positions covered by those assessments. One assessment can cover multiple positions. A position does not establish that a work permit was issued or a worker entered Canada.

Why might an employer be missing?

ESDC excludes personal names, including caregiver employers and business names containing personal names. This list therefore does not include every employer that received a positive LMIA. Employer names are manually entered and can contain spelling inconsistencies.

Can I search by NOC code, province or city?

Yes. Enter a five-digit NOC 2021 code or occupation in the search field, then narrow the results by province, city or postal code, occupation and program stream. Export the matching records as a CSV.

Can CHK help with an LMIA or work permit?

CHK Immigration Services provides employer LMIA and work permit guidance from its Brampton and London, Ontario offices. Book a consultation to review your circumstances. A directory record alone does not establish eligibility.

Provenance / Q1 2026

Public data.
Clear boundaries.

This directory reproduces the public ESDC Positive Labour Market Impact Assessment Employers List for January 1–March 31, 2026, published July 21, 2026. Catalog checked October 5, 2026. Later quarters are not included.

The CSV was retrieved through the CanQuery mirror because the government portal rejected direct downloads. Seven source-note rows were separated from the 8,790 employer records; surrounding whitespace was trimmed. Employer names, business locations and occupation labels retain the source wording.

The list excludes personal names and may include positions later cancelled by an employer. Names may contain entry errors. CHK does not certify current LMIA validity or hiring status.

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