Canadian LMIA Updates: 20% Wage Increase for High-Wage Jobs

After addressing the issue of low-wage positions in the context of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications, the Canadian federal government is now modifying the regulations for high-wage positions. Indeed, effective November 8, 2024, for an LMIA to be processed under the high-wage stream, the minimum hourly wage must match the median hourly wage of […]
l’EIMT: Augmentation de 20 % des salaires pour les emplois bien rémunérés

Êtes-vous prêt pour l’augmentation de 20 % du seuil des hauts salaires ?Après s’être attaqué au volet des postes à bas salaires dans le cadre des demandes d’Etudes sur l’Impact du Marché du Travail (EIMT), le gouvernement fédéral canadien modifie maintenant le volet des postes à haut salaire. Ainsi, dès le 8 novembre prochain, de […]
Key 2024 Changes for LMIA and CAQ Applications in Quebec

September marked several changes for Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) and Quebec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) applications for low-wage positions in the province of Quebec. Definition The reference wage is the “median hourly wage” identified by Quebec, which is $27.47. Any position for which the offered wage is below the reference wage is considered a low-wage […]
Key 2024 LMIA Changes for Low-Wage Positions

Since September 26, 2024, several changes have been implemented regarding Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications for low-wage positions across Canada. Definition: The reference wage is the “median hourly wage” identified by each Province. It is $28.39 in Ontario, $29.50 in Alberta, and $28.85 in British Columbia. Any position where the offered wage is below the reference wage is considered […]