Foreign nationals may be eligible for an LMIA-exempt work permit if hired by one of eight Canadian companies, largely based in the tech sector.
Earlier this month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced a new work permit under the Innovation Stream.
The Innovation Stream is one of the four pillars of Canada’s Tech Talent Strategy, designed to bolster economic growth by attracting talent into Canada.
Here’s a look at the eight companies eligible for the LMIA-exempt, employer-specific work permit, and the job opportunities they offer as of October 16:
| Company | Headquartered in | Hiring in | Glassdoor rating |
| Ada Support Inc. | Toronto | Toronto, remote | 3.1 |
| AlayaCare | Montreal | Montreal, Toronto | 3.5 |
| CellCarta | Montreal | Montreal, remote | 2.2 |
| Clarius Mobile Health | Vancouver | Vancouver | 4.3 |
| Clio | Burnaby | Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, remote | 3.9 |
| Lightspeed Commerce | Montreal | Montreal, Toronto. Ottawa, remote | 3.7 |