Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Actionable — LMIA files: updated provincial/territorial median hourly wage thresholds took effect July 17, 2026, based on 2023–2024 Labour Force Survey data under NOC 2021. The high-wage/low-wage split for LMIA stream classification (median wage + 20% for high-wage) should be re-checked for any file where the offered wage sits near the prior threshold. (Source: ESDC)

ESDC reports $10.2 million in compliance penalties issued to employers for FY2025–26, more than double the prior year's $4.5 million, with 30 employers banned from the program following 1,488 inspections (12% non-compliance rate). Useful context when advising employer clients on TFWP compliance exposure. (Source: ESDC)

Processing Times

IRCC refreshed its processing-times data on July 15, 2026, as part of its regular weekly/monthly update cycle. Worth pulling current figures directly for any application streams you're actively tracking. (Source: IRCC processing times tool)