10/13/2026
π¨π¦ Canada Immigration Update: The low-wage LMIA processing pause now covers 30 cities
On October 9, 2026, the Government of Canada updated its quarterly list of cities where Service Canada may refuse to process LMIA applications for low-wage positions.
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Six cities added: Halifax, Fredericton, Kingston, St. Catharines-Niagara, Regina and Lethbridge
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Kamloops and Chilliwack came off the list
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The current list applies to applications submitted from Oct 9, 2026 to Jan 7, 2027
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Some sectors, such as construction, hospitals and primary agriculture, remain exempt
If you are a worker or employer, the job's location and wage now matter more than ever.
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