Key Points
- Canada introduced an extension to its Workforce Solutions Road Map and introduced new wage requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Overview
The government of Canada introduced an extension to its Workforce Solutions Road Map and introduced new wage requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map aims to help employers fill job vacancies in the wake of labor shortages. The extension will ensure the following conditions remain in place until August 30, 2024:
- Continuing to allow employers in seven sectors with demonstrated labor shortages to hire up to 30% of their workforce through the TFW Program for positions under the provincial or territorial median hourly wage
- Maintaining the maximum duration of employment for positions under the provincial or territorial median hourly wage at up to two years
- Adjusting the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) validity period from the current 18-month maximum to a maximum of 12 months to better respond to the labor market
Along with these temporary measures, employers will be required to review TFW’s wages beginning January 1, 2024 annually. This requirement aims to ensure that wages reflect increases to prevailing wage rates for their given occupation and region of work.
What are the Changes?
The Canadian government extended its Workforce Solutions Road Map and introduced new wage requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. According to the announcement, these changes better reflect the current labor market conditions throughout Canada.
Through periodic wage increases, these reviews will ensure that employers continue to pay temporary foreign workers at the prevailing wage level throughout their period of employment. These measures will remain in place until August 30, 2024.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Canada’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Government of Canada
