Recruitment Canada ups requirements for low-wage temporary foreign worker positions Changes are part of government efforts to reduce the non-permanent resident population iStock.com/Erman Gunes Image Sophie Cameron Freelance Reporter Thursday 16 April 2026 The Canadian government has announced a series of changes to its temporary foreign worker programme for low-wage roles, alongside increases to fees for applicants seeking permanent residence. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Immigration Canada’s Senate approves bill tightening asylum and immigration powers Residency Canada expands Express Entry priority categories Immigration Canada’s temporary foreign worker intake falls to post-pandemic low Immigration Canada moves toward skills-first immigration system