TFWP: basic facts 1973 – exclusively for highly skilled Progressively expanded to include low-skilled and middle-skilled occupations Expedited LMO (e-LMO) process for occupations under pressure in British Columbia and Alberta - since March 2009, new conditions – several strict restrictions apply now Low skill pilot project – 2002 ◦ Work permits: initially 12 months; extended to 24 months in 2007 (24 months in, 4 months out), but in reality, but not every TFW leaves the country after two years.
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