Currently, there is a big demand for temporary foreign workers here in Canada. The job vacancies to be filled up ranges from healthcare, information technology, education and construction industry. These jobs offer attractive salary that must be comparable to the wages and benefits received by any Canadian. Canvisa (CVImmigration) has the experience to handle Work Permit Applications. If you need more information about getting a work permit please visit Canvisa Placement.

There are amendments to modernize the immigration system. On March 14, 2008, the Government of Canada introduced legislative to modernize the immigration system, to ensure that families are reunited faster and skilled workers arrive sooner.
The legislation is intended to provide greater flexibility in addressing a range of labor market needs. It will not apply to refugees and does not affect our objectives related to family reunification.

Half of all work permit applications from all Visa Posts are processed in under two weeks. See
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/15-temp-workers.asp

The work permit application is the most effective route for some it offers the following:

• Allows you to bring your partner and children or come by yourself.
• Offers an open work permit for your partner and student permits for your children if you desire same.
• Processing times are measured in just a few weeks or days instead of months or years.
• Wages equal to any other person doing the same work in the same city.
• Overtime Benefits, Free Health Care and Workers Compensation Benefits
• Gives you an opportunity to ascertain if Canada is the country for you and your family.
• Additional points if you wish to apply for Permanent Residency.
• Government Processing fees are only $150.00 per work permit and $125.00 for each student permit.
• Offers you the opportunity to extend your temporary status in Canada.

Every year, over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada to work temporarily in jobs that help Canadian employers address skill shortages. The government of Canada has just introduced legislation to increase the numbers of work permits to fill the occupations in highest demand.

A work permit is needed for most temporary jobs in Canada, though for some positions and business people it is not necessary. Most Employers have to apply to Human Resources Skills Development Canada for a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) letter that allows the employer to hire you a Foreign National.
Occupations not requiring a LMO can be found here with additional information on work permits. http://www.canvisaplacement.com/workpermit.html