Canada Eases Work Permit Rules for Kamloops, Chilliwack
Canada has revised its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) rules, effective October 9, 2026, by removing Kamloops and Chilliwack from a freeze on processing applications for low-wage positions. However, six new regions (Halifax, Fredericton, Kingston, St. Catharines–Niagara, Regina, and Lethbridge) have been added to the restricted list.
This means that 24 regions remain under restrictions where the unemployment rate is 6% or higher, preventing the processing of Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications for low-wage positions. Employers in these areas cannot submit new LMIA applications for positions paying below 120% of the provincial or territorial median hourly wage.
The restrictions also apply to renewals of employment arrangements. The federal government implemented broader restrictions in September 2024 to limit low-wage foreign workers in high unemployment areas.
Exemptions exist for sectors like agriculture, construction, and healthcare. The changes will remain in effect until January 7, 2027.
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