Canada to pause approval of temporary foreign workers for low-wage jobs in Montreal”

🇨🇦 Starting September 3, 2024, the approval of new temporary foreign workers for low-wage jobs in Montreal will be frozen for six months.

“A senior government source said the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications will be suspended for six months, starting on Sept. 3, for job offers with wages below $27.47 per hour — currently Quebec’s median hourly wage.” - CBC

⚖️The decision comes after requests from Quebec Premier François Legault to curb temporary immigration in the province.
🛠️ Ottawa states the pause is necessary to maintain the integrity of the TFW program, designed for use when Canadian workers can’t fill vacancies.

📰 Announcement Expected on Tuesday.