Positive Labour Market Opinion from HRDC is one requirement that Citizenship and Immigration Canada considers when deciding to issue a work permit or a permanent visa allowing the person to come and work in Canada. Certainly, this factor is one which can be of great benefit to potential applicants. At the same time, a Positive Labour Market Opinion, the work permit, and your permanent job offer also strengthens your application for permanent residency to Canada. If you have between 52 and 67 points, Arranged Employment will get you get you the extra 15 points you need to reach the pass mark or possibly over the pass mark. People with sufficient points will also benefit from this type of job offer as they would have a job to go to.