Debunking Temporary Foreign Worker Myths: Across the Yard with Ivanna Didyk S04EP25

Many businesses employ Temporary Foreign Workers, but the processes involved are often overwhelming and convoluted. In this episode, Liz sits down with Ivanna Didyk, Managing Partner of Barbican Immigration and a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), to break down what's actually changed with Canada's Termporary Foreign Worker Program, why old timelines no longer work, and the underused pathways that can save employers real time and money.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why employers now need to plan for work permit expirations 18–24 months in advance, not 12.
- How treaty exemptions (with countries like Chile, Argentina, and Ukraine) and the French Mobility Work Permit can bypass the LMIA process entirely for as little as $230.
- The real story behind the "TFW takes jobs from Canadians" myth, and who these programs actually help.
-Why the Provincial Nominee Program is far simpler than most employers assume, and how it can get a worker a permit faster than an LMIA.
- The difference between NOC and NAICS codes, and why job duties matter more than job titles.
- What's at stake for small businesses when even a minor clerical error can get a work permit application refused .
If you care about workforce planning, immigration policy, or just keeping your business compliant and competitive, this conversation is worth your time.
Enjoy the show!
Links:
Ivanna Didyk: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ivanna-yana-didyk-7a0a861b
Barbican Immigration: https://www.barbicanimmigration.ca
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