Six cities added to low-wage LMIA limits; Kamloops, Chilliwack lifted.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada expanded low-wage LMIA restrictions to 30 cities, affecting employers and TFWs; Kamloops and Chilliwack lifted.

IRCNews desk October 14, 2026 Updated October 19, 2026 1 min read

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada expanded low-wage LMIA restrictions to 30 cities, affecting employers and TFWs; Kamloops and Chilliwack lifted.

Federal LMIA limits now cover 30 cities for applications filed Oct 9, 2026–Jan 7, 2027. Employers and TFWs in Halifax, Fredericton, Kingston, St. Catharines–Niagara, Regina and Lethbridge face new low‑wage limits, while Kamloops and Chilliwack regain access; open‑permit hires remain possible.

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Six cities added to low-wage LMIA limits; Kamloops, Chilliwack lifted.

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