What is a Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) confirmation?
An HRSDC confirmation is the opinion provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) to the officer which enables them to determine whether the employment of the foreign worker is likely to have a positive or negative impact on the labor market in Canada. An HRSDC confirmation may be required in order to be issued a work permit. The HRSDC confirmation process is started by the prospective employer who contacts HRSDC to get a job offer form. When the form is completed and submitted, HRSDC considers several factors, including the availability of Canadians, the offered wages as well as the economic benefit the foreign worker would bring. HRSDC then provides advice to the officer. The HRSDC confirmation is typically given for a specific period of time, and the work permit will be issued to coincide with this period. Renewal of a work permit beyond the specified period will therefore likely require a new opinion from HRSDC.
