The Owner-Operator’s Last Stand?
In order to employ a foreign national, a Canadian employer must generally prove that there is no negative impact on the Canadian labour market. In most cases, the employer must apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and advertise the available position to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The Owner-Operator LMIA is exempt from advertising requirements. Instead, a foreign national effectively employs him or herself through a company that he or she co