• simple explanation means $17.17 is the lowest hourly rate an employer can legally pay if you are a temporary resident Foreign Worker – working under LMIA or Work Permit (child care)
  • this rate applies to ALL employers in Canada – you are welcome to send the link to your employer so they are up to date
  • For other parts of Canada check link https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/wagereport/occupation/17176#note_3_1
  • NOTE Service Canada uses the term MEDIAN RATE – practical definition THIS IS LOWEST RATE ANY EMPLOYER IS ALLOWED TO PAY any foreign worker – If you are employer & trying to make sense of this advised to call HRSDC SERVICE CANADA 1(800)367-5693 (free service)
  • yes Employers once approved for LMIA are expected to keep track of changes – this is why we publish annually so all involved with have the info needed. Employer need to comply in order to be eligible to continue using the foreign workers.