Canada does not have a traditional visa sponsorship system like some countries. Instead, employers may need to obtain a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) to demonstrate the need to hire foreign workers. The LMIA approval supports the foreign worker’s application for an employer-specific work permit. Some programs allow employer-specific job offers without an LMIA under international agreements or exemptions. Family sponsorship programs allow permanent residents or citizens to sponsor relatives but are separate from work visa processes. Employers do not “sponsor” in the traditional sense but facilitate work permit applications through job offers and LMIA when required.