Employment and Social Development Canada

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New Policy: Federal Minimum Wage Rising on April 1, 2023

To keep pace with inflation, the federal minimum wage will increase from $15.55 to $16.65 per hour on April 1, 2023. Based on the Consumer Price Index, which rose 6.8% in 2022, the increase will help make life more affordable for the approximately 26,000 Canadian workers who earn less than the current rate.

Federally regulated private-sector employers must adjust their payroll information with the new rate to ensure workers and interns are paid correctly as of April 1. Where the provincial or territorial minimum wage rate is higher than the federal minimum wage, employers must apply the higher rate.

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5. Work in CanadaWork Permit

Guide: How to Apply for Work Permit From Outside Canada (China)

Guide: How to Apply for Work Permit From Outside Canada (China)
Please read this kit carefully before submitting your application. The documentation you provide with your application is necessary to establish that your entry to Canada would not be contrary to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. IRCC may refuse your application if you fail to provide complete, truthful, and accurate materials.

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