Temporary Foreign Worker Wage Increase: Latest Changes Revealed by ESDC
Temporary Foreign Worker Program: Key Changes
The Temporary Foreign Worker wage increase mandated by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) signifies a crucial shift in hiring practices within Canada. This new directive affects high-wage streams of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and aims to better align with current labor market conditions.
Implications of ESDC's Directive
- Higher Salary Requirements: The ESDC has elevated wage expectations to attract qualified foreign workers.
- Strengthened Labor Market Impact Assessments: Updated assessments ensure that local job markets remain competitive.
- Impact on Immigration Policies: Changes also reflect evolving immigration strategies from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The labour market impact assessments (LMIAs) will play a critical role in determining qualifying criteria for LMIA-based work permits. This wage uplift is poised to influence hiring trajectories and workers’ rights.
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