What Does It Mean to Be Sponsored By an Employer? Sponsorship can mean different things to different people, but in general, sponsorship means an arrangement between an employer and a third party, such as a marketing or advertising agency, under which the employer pays the agency for services rendered.
The third party then uses its own resources (namely staff and facilities) to promote the employer’s products or services. In return for these promotional efforts, the employer may expect certain benefits from the relationship, such as increased sales or better relations with employees.
To be Sponsored by an employer in Canada for work or studies in Canada, you need to have a valid work or study permit in Canada, and your employer needs to be registered with the Service Canada immigration agency. Once your sponsorship is approved, the Service Canada immigration agency will issue you an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) which you will carry with you at all times while working or studying in Canada.
Canadian companies that sponsor foreigners for work or studies
There are a number of Canadian companies that sponsor foreigners for work or studies in Canada. Some of these companies are:
- Accenture
- AIG Canada
- Canaccord Genuity
- CIBC World Markets
- Deloitte LLP
- Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
- Ernst and Young LLP
- Goldman Sachs Canada LP
- Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC)
- PWC Canada,
- P&H farming,
- KPMG,
- Enbridge Inc.,
- Scotiabank,
- MobSquad,
- Agri-Fresh.
What Does it Mean for a Company to Sponsor You To Study or Work in Canada?
When a company sponsors you to study in Canada, it agrees to provide you with all the necessary support and assistance to make your stay here as seamless as possible. This includes providing you with an EAD, helping to find suitable accommodation and getting you set up with classes and/or job opportunities. In return, you are expected to work or study full-time while in Canada and comply with all the company’s policies and procedures.
What Are the Requirements for Sponsoring You To Work in Canada?
To sponsor you to work in Canada, your company must be registered with the Service Canada immigration agency. Once your sponsorship is approved, the Service Canada immigration agency will issue you an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) which you will carry with you at all times while working or studying in Canada.
What Are the Requirements for Sponsoring You To Study In Canada?
When a company sponsors you to study in Canada, it agrees to provide you with all the necessary support and assistance to make your stay here as seamless as possible. This includes providing you with an EAD, helping to find suitable accommodation and getting you set up with classes and/or job opportunities. In return, you are expected to work or study full-time while in Canada and comply with all the company’s policies and procedures.
Requirements for Sponsoring You To Study in Canada:
- Your company must be registered with the Service Canada immigration agency
- Once your sponsorship is approved, the Service Canada immigration agency will issue you an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) which you will carry with you at all times while working or studying in Canada
- You are expected to study full-time while in Canada and comply with all the company’s policies and procedures.
Requirements for Sponsoring You To Work in Canada:
- Your company must be registered with the Service Canada immigration agency
- Once your sponsorship is approved, the Service Canada immigration agency will issue you an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) which you will carry with you at all times while working in Canada
- You are expected to comply with all the company’s policies and procedures while working in Canada.
What is the process involved for Sponsor?
The process to sponsor someone to study or work in Canada can be complicated, so we recommend that you speak with an immigration lawyer if you are interested in sponsoring a person. The following is a general outline of the process:
- Your company must be registered with the Service Canada immigration agency
- Once your sponsorship is approved, the Service Canada immigration agency will issue you an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) which you will carry with you at all times while working or studying in Canada
- You are expected to comply with all the company’s policies and procedures while working in Canada.
- You will need to provide proof of your sponsorship application and supporting documents to the Service Canada immigration agency when you arrive in Canada
- The Service Canada immigration agency will then process your application and issue you an EAD which you will need to carry with you at all times while working or studying in Canada. IMPORTANT: If you are not sponsored by a company, or if your sponsorship is cancelled, you will not be allowed to work or study in Canada. You will need to apply for a temporary resident visa.
- If you are sponsored by a company and your sponsorship is cancelled, you may be able to re-apply for a new sponsorship if you meet the requirements
- If your sponsorship is cancelled due to criminal activity or if you do not comply with the conditions of your EAD, you may be subject to deportation from Canada.
Please note the process.
Contact Details of Sponsoring Companies in Canada
Accenture: If you are sponsored by Accenture, we will provide you with an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) which you will need to carry with you at all times while working or studying in Canada. You will need to provide proof of your sponsorship application and supporting documents to the Service Canada immigration agency when you arrive in Canada. The Service Canada immigration agency will then process your application and issue you an EAD which you will need to carry with you at all times while working or studying in Canada.
Contact Details: Accenture Canada Inc.
- Attn: Immigration Services
One Bloor West, 19th Floor
Toronto, ON M5W 1A8
Email: immigration.services@accenture.com
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BCE
If you are sponsored by BCE, you will need to provide proof of your sponsorship application and supporting documents to the Service Canada immigration agency when you arrive in Canada. The Service Canada immigration agency will then process your application and issue you an EAD which you will need to carry with you at all times while working or studying in Canada.
Contact Details: BCE Inc.
Attention: Immigration Services
120 Wellington Street West, 8th Floor
Toronto, ON M5V 1A9 Email: immigration.services@bell.ca
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AIG Canada
If you are sponsored by AIG Canada, you will need to provide proof of your sponsorship application and supporting documents to the Service Canada immigration agency when you arrive in Canada. The Service Canada immigration agency will then process your application and issue you an EAD which you will need to carry with you at all times while working or studying in Canada.
Contact Details: AIG Canada
- P.O. Box 3000
Toronto, ON M5W 1A8
Email: immigration.services@aig.com
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P&H Farming Parrish and Heimbecker Limited
known as P&H Farming is a Canadian family-owned agribusiness. It was founded in 1909. P&H is growth-oriented, diversified, and vertically integrated with operations spanning grain merchandising, crop inputs, flour milling, and feed mills. Also, they have more than 70 locations spanning from coast to coast, and trade links around the globe, P&H supports Canadian producers and food manufacturers who grow and sell their crops and baked goods to domestic and international markets. Services: Crop input Agronomic Services
Contact Details:
- Location: Head Office, 201 Portage Avenue, Suite 1400, Winnipeg MB, R3B 3K6, Canada. Phone Number: 1-800-665-8937, 204-956-2030. Email: office@phorganics.com Website:
KPMG:
KPMG is a global professional services firm with approximately 375,000 employees in more than 150 countries. Our clients include some of the world’s most successful businesses and institutions. Services: Tax Services
- Contact Details: 1 Yonge Street, Suite 1900
- Toronto ON M5E 1S8
- Phone Number: 416-960-8000 or Toll-Free at 1-800-668-6868 Email: info@kpmg.com Website:
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC):
CIBC is a leading Canadian financial institution with more than $1 trillion in assets and operations in over 100 countries. We provide a wide range of banking, investment, insurance and consumer services. Services: Banking & Financial Services
Contact Details: 100 York Street
Toronto ON M5J 2B9
Phone Number: 416-960-6000 or Toll-Free at 1-800 -465-2265 Email: info@cibc.com Website:
TD Bank Group:
TD is a leading Canadian financial institution with more than $2 trillion in assets and operations in over 100 countries. We provide a wide range of banking, investment, insurance and consumer services. Services: Banking & Financial Services
- Contact Details: 100 York Street
Toronto ON M5J 2B9
Phone Number: 416-960-6000 or Toll-Free at 1-800 -465-2265 Email: info@td.com Website:
BMO Financial Group:
BMO is a leading Canadian financial institution with more than $1.5 trillion in assets and operations in over 100 countries. We provide a wide range of banking, investment, insurance and consumer services. Services: Banking & Financial Services
- Contact Details: 333 King Street West
- Toronto ON M5V 1J3
- Phone Number: 416-921-2000 or Toll-Free at 1-800 -263-2265 Email: inquiries@bmofinancialgroup.com
- Website:
Enbridge Inc.:
Enbridge is a leading North American energy company with a portfolio of oil, gas and renewable energy products. We provide customers in the United States and Canada with natural gas transportation, liquids pipelines, storage facilities, power generation and trading services. Services: Energy
- Contact Details: One Enbridge Centre
Toronto ON M5A 3K9
Phone Number: 416-949-4000 or Toll-Free at 1-800 -265-2265 Email: info@enbridge.com Website:
The Royal Bank of Canada:
The Royal Bank of Canada is one of the largest banks in North America with more than $2 trillion in assets and operations in over 100 countries. We provide a wide range of banking, investment, insurance and consumer services. Services: Banking & Financial Services
- Contact Details: 1000 Yonge Street
- Toronto ON M4W 3E2
- Phone Number: 416-922-9200 or Toll-Free at 1-800 -465-2265 Email: inquiries@rbc.com
- Website:
Goldman Sachs Canada LP:
Goldman Sachs is one of the world’s leading investment banks with more than $2 trillion in assets under management. We provide a wide range of financial products and services to corporate, public and private clients. Services: Investment Banking
- Contact Details: 200 William Street
Toronto ON M5B 2H1
Phone Number: 416-974-6800 or Toll-Free at 1-800 -Goldman Email: ca@gs.com Website:
How To Apply to a COmpany for Sponsorship:
When you are looking to sponsor a company, it is important to be aware of the process and what needs to be done in order for your company to be eligible.
The basic steps that need to be taken are as follows:
1. Submit an application form online or by mail. The application can be found on the website of the Canadian Business Council (CBC).
2. Make sure all required documents are submitted with your application, including a letter of sponsorship from the CEO or president of your company.
3. The CBC will conduct an initial review of your application and contact you to discuss any questions that have been raised.
4. If the CBC is satisfied that your company meets all eligibility requirements, it will issue a letter of sponsorship. This letter will outline the terms and conditions under which your company can participate in Canadian Business Awards (CBA).
5. Once you have received the letter of sponsorship, make sure to sign and return the
