The federal government plans to increase the minimum hourly wage for temporary foreign workers in the high-wage stream to 20% above the provincial median income, starting on Nov. 8. This move aims to prioritize Canadian workers and address concerns about housing shortages and mistreatment of workers. The change will impact up to 34,000 workers under the LMIA high-wage stream, with existing permits remaining unaffected but renewals subject to the new requirement.
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Passenger jet collides with helicopter while landing at Washington-area airport
A passenger jet collided with a military helicopter while landing at Reagan National Airport in Virginia, prompting a search-and-rescue operation in the Potomac River. All flights were halted as helicopters searched for survivors, and inflatable rescue boats were deployed. The FAA and NTSB will investigate the midair collision involving the American Airlines flight and Blackhawk helicopter, with reports of a fireball seen from a nearby observation camera. Full Article
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