Effective July 17, 2026, the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) updated the hourly wage thresholds that determine whether a position qualifies as high-wage or low-wage under the…

ESDC set a clear baseline at NCIC 2026: 45 business days, tighter genuineness standards, and a recruitment bar that is higher than ever. Here is what a well-built LMIA file looks like under 2026 standards.