Investing in Canada’s Infrastructure

In 2025, the government has pledged significant infrastructure investments while adjusting immigration programs. Budget 2025 includes funding for roads, pipelines, ports, and housing projects.

Meeting the Demand for Skilled Workers

With a shortage of skilled tradespeople and a declining population, Canada faces the challenge of finding workers for its infrastructure projects. This presents an opportunity for tradespeople and construction workers to enter the Canadian job market.

Work Permits: Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)

Foreign nationals can apply for work permits through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) with a job offer and a positive or neutral labour market impact assessment (LMIA). Meeting general admissibility requirements is essential.

• Job location with less than 6% unemployment or
• Salary at least 20% above the region’s median wage

Permanent Residence

Foreign nationals eligible for Express Entry-managed programs can benefit from category-based draws if they meet trade occupation requirements. Eligible occupations include those listed in the Trade occupations category-based draw.