The morning light filters through the office window of a mid-sized logistics firm in Ontario, where the owner, Sarah, reviews a stack of paperwork with a mix of relief and anxiety. For months, her business has struggled to fill critical warehouse positions despite advertising locally. An immigration consultant she hired has finally secured the necessary approvals, allowing her to hire workers from abroad. To Sarah, this process represents a lifeline for her small enterprise, enabling her to maintain operations and retain local management staff.