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Quebec employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply to appl...
10/19/2026

Quebec employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply to applications submitted from October 9, 2026 to January 7, 2027. ESDC won't process low-wage LMIAs in a CMA at 6% or higher.

Saguenay: 3.4% to 3.7% (open)
Québec: 4.0% to 4.3% (open)
Sherbrooke: 4.3% to 4.2% (open)
Trois-Rivières: 5.3% to 5.7% (open)
Drummondville: 5.7% to 3.8% (open)
Montréal: 6.8% to 7.2% (closed)
Ottawa-Gatineau: 6.7% to 7.9% (closed)

Low-wage LMIAs for jobs in Saguenay, Québec, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and Drummondville can be submitted. Low-wage LMIAs for jobs in Montréal and Ottawa-Gatineau won't be processed unless an exemption applies, such as construction, agriculture, food processing, hospitals or nursing homes. Outside these CMAs, the 6% rule doesn't apply. High-wage positions ($36.00/hr or more in Quebec) are not affected. The next update is January 8, 2027. The Montréal and Laval regions also have a separate low-wage freeze.

Serving clients from our Winnipeg and Halifax offices. Send us a message to book a consultation with RCIC Jatinder Singh.

New Brunswick employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply ...
10/18/2026

New Brunswick employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply to applications submitted from October 9, 2026 to January 7, 2027. ESDC won't process low-wage LMIAs in a CMA at 6% or higher.

Moncton: 8.1% to 8.1% (closed)
Saint John: 5.9% to 5.5% (open)
Fredericton: 5.3% to 6.2% (now closed)

Low-wage LMIAs for jobs in Saint John can be submitted. Low-wage LMIAs for jobs in Moncton and Fredericton won't be processed unless an exemption applies, such as construction, agriculture, food processing, hospitals or nursing homes. Outside these CMAs, the 6% rule doesn't apply. High-wage positions ($31.73/hr or more in New Brunswick) are not affected. The next update is January 8, 2027.

Serving clients from our Winnipeg and Halifax offices. Send us a message to book a consultation with RCIC Jatinder Singh.

Nova Scotia employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply to...
10/17/2026

Nova Scotia employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply to applications submitted from October 9, 2026 to January 7, 2027. ESDC won't process low-wage LMIAs in a CMA at 6% or higher.

Halifax: 5.9% to 6.1% (now closed)

Low-wage LMIAs for jobs in Halifax won't be processed unless an exemption applies, such as construction, agriculture, food processing, hospitals or nursing homes. Outside Halifax, the 6% rule doesn't apply. High-wage positions ($31.96/hr or more in Nova Scotia) are not affected. The next update is January 8, 2027.

Proudly serving Nova Scotia from our Halifax office. Send us a message to book a consultation with RCIC Jatinder Singh.

IRCC held a new French-language Express Entry draw today.On October 16, 2026, IRCC issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply to ...
10/16/2026

IRCC held a new French-language Express Entry draw today.

On October 16, 2026, IRCC issued 5,000 Invitations to Apply to French-speaking candidates in a category-based Express Entry draw. Swipe through for the full breakdown.

February to May (6 draws): 30,500
July and August (4 draws): 20,000
Today, October 16: 5,000

That brings French-speaker invitations to 55,500 across 11 draws so far in 2026.

If you received an ITA, your permanent residence application comes next, and your documents need to match what you declared in your Express Entry profile. If you did not, it may be worth making sure your profile is complete and up to date before the next draw.

Verge Immigration Services, serving clients from our Winnipeg and Halifax offices. Book a consultation with RCIC Jatinder Singh.

British Columbia employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates app...
10/16/2026

British Columbia employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply to applications submitted from October 9, 2026 to January 7, 2027. ESDC won't process low-wage LMIAs in a CMA at 6% or higher.

Kelowna: 7.5% to 8.6% (closed)
Kamloops: 7.0% to 3.6% (reopened)
Chilliwack: 7.9% to 5.6% (reopened)
Abbotsford-Mission: 8.0% to 7.6% (closed)
Vancouver: 6.7% to 7.0% (closed)
Victoria: 4.6% to 5.8% (open)
Nanaimo: 6.5% to 6.6% (closed)

Low-wage LMIAs for jobs in Kamloops, Chilliwack and Victoria can be submitted. Low-wage LMIAs for jobs in Kelowna, Abbotsford-Mission, Vancouver and Nanaimo won't be processed unless an exemption applies, such as construction, agriculture, food processing, hospitals or nursing homes. Outside these CMAs, the 6% rule doesn't apply. High-wage positions ($38.40/hr or more in BC) are not affected. The next update is January 8, 2027.

Serving clients from our Winnipeg and Halifax offices. Send us a message to book a consultation with RCIC Jatinder Singh.

10/15/2026

Nominated in under a week.

Our client's MPNP application was received on October 7. Her Confirmation of Nomination was issued on October 13.

Skilled Worker in Manitoba. NOC 11202, advertising and marketing.

If you're eligible, don't wait. Submit your EOI. Draws can happen any time.

Questions? Comment below. Book a consultation at Verge Immigration.

Jatinder Singh, RCIC · R707312

10/15/2026

IRCC just invited 2,500 Canadian Experience Class candidates in today's Express Entry draw.

If your work permit, or your spouse's, is expiring soon, this is your chance at PR for the whole family.

Got an ITA? You have 60 days to submit. Avoid the two common refusal reasons:
1. Job letter without duties
2. Old police certificate

Questions? Comment below and I'll answer.

Book a consultation.

Jatinder Singh, RCIC · R707312

Saskatchewan employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply t...
10/15/2026

Saskatchewan employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply to applications submitted from October 9, 2026 to January 7, 2027. ESDC won't process low-wage LMIAs in a CMA at 6% or higher.

Regina: 5.9% to 6.7% (now closed)
Saskatoon: 6.5% to 6.5% (closed)

Low-wage LMIAs for jobs in Regina and Saskatoon won't be processed unless an exemption applies, such as construction, agriculture, food processing, hospitals or nursing homes. Outside these CMAs, the 6% rule doesn't apply. High-wage positions ($34.62/hr or more in Saskatchewan) are not affected. The next update is January 8, 2027.

Serving clients from our Winnipeg and Halifax offices. Send us a message to book a consultation with RCIC Jatinder Singh.

10/14/2026

Filed your MPNP EOI too early?

One of the most common mistakes we see: submitting a Manitoba PNP Expression of Interest before you meet the full-time work experience requirement. Depending on your work permit type, that is 6 months or 1 year of full-time work, and full-time means at least 30 hours a week.

Count your hours and months before you submit.

Book a consultation.

Jatinder Singh, RCIC R707312
Verge Immigration Services | Winnipeg | Halifax

Alberta employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply to app...
10/14/2026

Alberta employers: here is where low-wage LMIAs stand after ESDC's October 9 unemployment update. The rates apply to applications submitted from October 9, 2026 to January 7, 2027. ESDC won't process low-wage LMIAs in a CMA at 6% or higher.

Edmonton: 7.2% to 7.6% (closed)
Red Deer: 7.2% to 6.9% (closed)
Calgary: 7.0% to 6.4% (closed)
Lethbridge: 5.4% to 6.0% (now closed)

Low-wage LMIAs for jobs in Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary and Lethbridge won't be processed unless an exemption applies, such as construction, agriculture, food processing, hospitals or nursing homes. Outside these CMAs, the 6% rule doesn't apply. High-wage positions ($37.50/hr or more in Alberta) are not affected. The next update is January 8, 2027.

Serving clients from our Winnipeg and Halifax offices. Send us a message to book a consultation with RCIC Jatinder Singh.

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