Canada raises minimum wage for high-wage temporary foreign workers, effective November 8.

Canada's federal government plans to raise the minimum wage for temporary foreign workers in the high-wage stream to 20% above the provincial median, effective November 8. This change aims to encourage the hiring of Canadian staff and address criticisms over the rising number of temporary residents, linked to housing shortages and increased living costs. The adjustment could impact up to 34,000 workers under the Labor Market Impact Assessment program.

October 21, 2024
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