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New Program Requirements for LMIAs effective April 1, 2026

ESDC has indicated that these measures are intended to target unemployed youth in Canada and to address critical labour shortages faced by rural communities due to low unemployment rates and difficulty attracting, recruiting and retaining workers. A ‘Low-Wage’ position is a position where the Employer will pay less than the wage threshold provided for the … Continued

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Ontario to Increase Minimum Wage, Effective October 1, 2026

On October 1, 2026, the minimum wage in Ontario will be increasing from $17.60 to $17.95 per hour, representing an approximately 2% increase. This follows a previous increase from $17.20 to $17.60 per hour, effective October 1, 2025. Ontario’s new minimum wage will remain the second highest of all provinces in the country after British … Continued

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Employers’ Advisor March 2026

Articles: Proof of Cannabis Consumption is NOT Proof of Impairment: Policy Wording Matters! To Whom it May Concern: Employer’s Failure to Provide Positive Letter of Reference Results in Lengthier Notice Period Age-Based Benefit Limits Upheld: What Okanagan College Means for Employers   Proof of Cannabis Consumption is NOT Proof of Impairment: Policy Wording Matters! Megan … Continued

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