Hire a temporary foreign worker in a high-wage or low-wage position
COVID-19
Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, there are changes to this program.
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Note:
For applications received on or after April 1, 2021, the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) will no longer apply policy variations for “owner/operator” applications. These applications will be assessed using the normal process.
These changes are part of regular policy reviews to ensure that the TFWP
- continues to work within its intended purpose, and
- is only used by employers to fill a position when qualified Canadians or Permanent Residents are not available.
The wage being offered for the position will determine if you need to apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment under the Stream for High-wage Positions or the Stream for Low-wage Positions, each with their own requirements.
If you are offering a wage to a temporary foreign worker that is:
- at or above the provincial or territorial median hourly wage, you must apply under the Stream for high-wage positions
- below the provincial or territorial median hourly wage, you must apply under the Stream for low-wage positions
| Province/Territory | Median hourly wages prior to May 11, 2020 2018 wage |
Median hourly wages as of May 11, 2020 2019 wage |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $26.67 | $27.28 |
| British Columbia | $23.98 | $25.00 |
| Manitoba | $21.00 | $21.60 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $20.12 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $22.00 | $23.00 |
| Northwest Territories | $34.00 | $34.36 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Nunavut | $30.00 | $32.00 |
| Ontario | $23.08 | $24.04 |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.49 | $20.00 |
| Quebec | $22.00 | $23.08 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.52 | $24.55 |
| Yukon | $30.00 | $30.00 |
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey, 2018 and 2019
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