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Minimum Wage for High-Wage Temporary Foreign Workers Set to Increase

  • The federal government will raise the minimum wage for high-wage temporary foreign workers to 20% above provincial median wages starting November 8, aiming to prioritize hiring Canadian workers.
  • The change will affect 34,000 workers, though existing permits won’t be impacted until renewal.
  • Recent policies continue to limit temporary residents, addressing concerns over housing shortages and labor issues.