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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
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.
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Leading occupations / approved positions
Les Restaurants Iana Inc62020-Food service supervisorsSherbrooke, QC J1G 1E3Quebec2positions +
- 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 →Les Restaurants MCAB inc62020-Food service supervisorsShawinigan, QC G9N 8K8Quebec3positions +
- 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 →Les Résidences de Longpré33102-Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associatesQuébec, QC G1C 1A4Quebec2positions +
- 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 →Les Résidences du Manoir CAP Inc33102-Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associatesTrois-Rivières, QC G8Z 1Y1Quebec3positions +
- Program stream
- Low Wage
- Approved LMIAs
- 2
- Approved positions
- 3
- 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 →Les Résidences du Manoir TR33102-Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associatesTrois-Rivières, QC G8Z 1YQuebec4positions +
- Program stream
- Low Wage
- Approved LMIAs
- 2
- Approved positions
- 4
- 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 →Les Résidences Rodribourg33102-Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associatesQuébec, QC G1H 0B7Quebec3positions +
- Program stream
- Low Wage
- Approved LMIAs
- 3
- 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 →Les services de peinture FL Inc.73112-Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)Terrebonne, QC J7M 2C6Quebec1positions +
- 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 →Les Soeurs de l'Assomption de la Sainte Vierge33102-Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associatesNicolet, QC J3T 1X9Quebec7positions +
- Program stream
- Low Wage
- Approved LMIAs
- 1
- Approved positions
- 7
- 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 →Les Sorciers Tigidou Inc63200-CooksSaint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orleans, QC G0A 3Z0Quebec1positions +
- 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 →Les Spécialités Prodal (1975) Ltée94140-Process control and machine operators, food and beverage processingSaint-Bernard, QC G0S 2G0Quebec2positions +
- 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 →Les Spécialités Prodal (1975) Ltée95106-Labourers in food and beverage processingSaint-Bernard, QC G0S 2G0Quebec5positions +
- Program stream
- Low Wage
- Approved LMIAs
- 4
- Approved positions
- 5
- 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 →Les Toitures Estbec Inc.73110-Roofers and shinglersCacouna, QC G0L 1G0Quebec2positions +
- 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 →Les Trois Corbeaux inc.53124-Artisans and craftspersonsSt-Charles-de-Bellechasse, QC G0R 2T0Quebec1positions +
- 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 →Les Viandes Lacroix95106-Labourers in food and beverage processingsaint-hyacinthe, QC J2S 8E3Quebec7positions +
- Program stream
- Low Wage
- Approved LMIAs
- 5
- Approved positions
- 7
- 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 →LES VRAIES RICHESSES63202-BakersSherbrooke, QC J1H 1P9Quebec1positions +
- 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 →Les Équipements de ferme Raymond E Laliberté Inc.94204-Mechanical assemblers and inspectorsSaint-Henri-de-Lévis, QC G0R 3E0Quebec8positions +
- Program stream
- Low Wage
- Approved LMIAs
- 1
- Approved positions
- 8
- 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 →Lignes Rive Sud Inc.75110-Construction trades helpers and labourersSt-Michel, QC J0L 2J0Quebec10positions +
- Program stream
- Low Wage
- Approved LMIAs
- 1
- Approved positions
- 10
- 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 →location dalji inc95101-Labourers in metal fabricationSaint-Isidore de Beauce, QC G0S 2SQuebec1positions +
- 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 →LOKIA LEBOURGNEUF INC.33102-Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associatesQuébec, QC G2J 1S1Quebec3positions +
- Program stream
- Low Wage
- Approved LMIAs
- 3
- 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 →Louis Luncheonette Inc.65201-Food counter attendants, kitchen helpers and related support occupationsSherbrooke, QC J1G 1A8Quebec2positions +
- 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 →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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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.
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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.
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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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