New Canada Work Permit Median Wage Increase Effective April

New Canada Work Permit Median Wage Increase Effective April 2

The new increased median hourly wage for the Canada Work Permit under the temporary foreign worker program comes into effect on April 2, 2024.

Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia are the four provinces with the highest new median hourly wage requirement to apply for an LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment).

To apply for a Canadian work permit, foreign nationals must submit an LMIA (labor market impact assessment) from their Canadian employer with their work visa application.

Employers must apply for an LMIA through ESDC (Employment and Social Development of Canada) under either the high-wage or low-wage stream, with each having its own set of procedures based on pay and area.

The provincial or territorial median hourly pay affects whether the job is offered at a greater or lower pay rate than the median hourly salary and determines whether the application is to be submitted for the high-wage LMIA or low-wage LMIA stream.