Canada is set to admit about 230,000 foreign workers in 2026, including Nigerians seeking employment opportunities in the country, as the federal government introduces changes that could allow some employers to hire more temporary foreign workers.
The figure comprises 60,000 workers through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and another 170,000 through the International Mobility Program (IMP) under Canada’s 2026 immigration levels plan.
The latest change affects employers operating across several small work locations and could create additional opportunities for foreign workers seeking jobs in sectors covered by the TFWP.
What has changed?
Under the existing rules, employers generally cannot have more than 10 per cent of their workforce made up of low-wage temporary foreign workers.
