The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary labour and skill shortages when qualified Canadians are not available. Employers must obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) before hiring under the TFWP. The International Mobility Program (IMP) allows employers to hire foreign workers without an LMIA in situations that support Canada's broader economic and cultural interests, such as intra-company transfers or reciprocal employment agreements.