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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

151 matching records.

170 approved LMIAs · 1,115 positions
January–March 2026 · Expand a row for details.

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Where the approvals are.

These charts use all 151 matching records, across every results page. Select a bar to narrow your search.

By province / territory / 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.
L.J. Robicheau & Son Fisheries Limited94142-Fish and seafood plant workersMiddleton, NS B0S 1P0Nova Scotia17positions
Program stream
Low Wage
Approved LMIAs
2
Approved positions
17
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 →
Li and Cong Management Limited12200-Accounting technicians and bookkeepersTruro, NS B2N 5N6Nova Scotia1positions
Program stream
High 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 →
Lightfoot Farms85100-Livestock labourersWolfvllle, NS B4P 2SNova Scotia4positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
Approved LMIAs
1
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 →
Loyal Auto Sales Limited72410-Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairersMiddle Sackville, NS B4E 1S4Nova Scotia1positions
Program stream
High 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 →
M. KEDDY FARM & FOREST LTD.85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourersNew Ross, NS B0J 2M0Nova Scotia6positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
6
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 →
Mahoney's Evergreens L.P.85103-Nursery and greenhouse labourersEast Dalhousie, NS B0R 1H0Nova Scotia6positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
6
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 →
Makaira Properties Ltd13101-Property administratorsAntigonish, NS B2G 2C4Nova Scotia1positions
Program stream
High 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 →
Maritime Digital Art and Design ltd21232-Software developers and programmersHalifax, NS B3J 1G5Nova Scotia1positions
Program stream
High 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 →
MEADOW LAND FARM LIMITED82030-Agricultural service contractors and farm supervisorsHardwood Lands, NS B0N 1Y0Nova Scotia2positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
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 →
MEADOW LAND FARM LIMITED84120-Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operatorsHardwood Lands, NS B0N 1Y0Nova Scotia2positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
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 →
MEADOW LAND FARM LIMITED85100-Livestock labourersHardwood Lands, NS B0N 1Y0Nova Scotia2positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
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 →
Melvin Farms Limited85101-Harvesting labourersCanning, NS B0P 1H0Nova Scotia37positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
Approved LMIAs
4
Approved positions
37
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 →
Merks Poultry Farm Limited85100-Livestock labourersAvonport, NS B0P 1B0Nova Scotia2positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
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 →
Millen Farms Ltd85101-Harvesting labourersGreat Village, NS B0M 1L0Nova Scotia18positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
18
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 →
Mirchi Tandoor Inc.62200-Chefshalifax, NS B3J 1J7Nova Scotia2positions
Program stream
High 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 →
Mirchi Tandoor Inc.63200-Cookshalifax, NS B3J 1J7Nova Scotia2positions
Program stream
High 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 →
Mizu All You Can Eat63200-CooksHalifax, NS B3S 1C5Nova Scotia2positions
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 →
Nazinga Farms Ltd85101-Harvesting labourersAylesford, NS B0P 1C0Nova Scotia18positions
Program stream
Primary Agriculture
Approved LMIAs
1
Approved positions
18
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 →
Ness Canada Inc.21232-Software developers and programmersDartmouth, NS B3B 1H7Nova Scotia1positions
Program stream
High 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 →
New Vision Special Care Homes Ltd33102-Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associatesBerwick, NS B0P 1E0Nova Scotia2positions
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 →

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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