Canada to Raise Minimum Wage for High-Wage Temporary Foreign Workers

The federal government aims to encourage hiring of Canadian workers by increasing the wage threshold for temporary foreign workers starting November 8.

The new wage policy requires employers to pay 20% above the provincial median hourly wage for high-wage temporary foreign workers.
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault is expected to officially announce the change on Tuesday.
The policy shift is part of a broader effort to tighten eligibility for temporary residents amid criticisms of increased temporary residency numbers.
An estimated 34,000 workers under the Labour Market Impact Assessment high-wage stream will be affected by this change.
Existing work permits remain unaffected, but the new wage threshold will impact renewals.