WSIB is mandatory for all foriegn workers (for all sponsored workers hired via Job Offer or LMIA) ALL EMPLOYERS OF TFW must register with WSIB (TFW = temporary foreign workers including caregivers )      Suggest when talking to WSIB or CRA or other government: Start Date of Employment is typically the same as date of Work [...]

Previously the rate was $18 so most caregivers hired in previous years are at $18 HOWEVER in this past year Service Canada updated the MINIMUM rate to $17.50 simple explanation means $17.50 is the lowest hourly rate an employer can legally pay a temporary resident Foreign Worker - working under LMIA or Work Permit (this [...]

simple explanation means $17.17 is the lowest hourly rate an employer can legally pay if you are a temporary resident Foreign Worker - working under LMIA or Work Permit (child care) this rate applies to ALL employers in Canada - you are welcome to send the link to your employer so they are up to [...]

This post is meant as a starting point for Employers, also suggest to review the CRA web & call CRA with further questions. Employer is responsible for both T4 & T4 SUMMARY each year & provide T4 to employee.     https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/tax/businesses/topics/payroll/completing-filing-information-returns/t4-information-employers/t4-slip.html     https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/t4.html   T4 Summary = total of ALL remittances paid to ALL employees. [...]

$18 per hour new median rate applies to ALL foreign workers employed by elderly (if your caregiver is Permanent Resident or Citizen this is not applicable apart from they will expect higher)   https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/wages-occupation/24584/22437?fbclid=IwAR2eJHHRZwPNoihO7KpFTdcnDtxhjljkCDnsfEYLqaPlo3m6z6itPCJLr0U ROOM & BOARD – any agreement for caregiver to live in is OPTIONAL. It is the choice of the caregiver. An employer can [...]

CHILD CARE remains $17 per hour BUT CRA tax rates have changed slightly so best to apply new calculation for this calendar year    NOTE TO ALL:   double check all calculations by using CRA website or call CRA or ask Accountant. * child care / employers email us with specifics including: how many hours per week is your payroll based on: 30 [...]

CIC announced also required for any application INSIDE Canada    eg  extension of Work Permit   TRV  - all applications http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/where-to-give-biometrics.asp?fbclid=IwAR1_Ildy6X-F00BkvAS2urRGvavLyqTEZc40s36AqnMPWD6Ubui7nOtCR20        

Employers are responsible to maintain current rates. Service Canada updates the median wage annually (the lowest wage you can pay a foreign worker). Each Region has its own rate - see Ontario rates below. EXAMPLE new rate for GREATER TORONTO REGION childcare is $17.00/hr. If you are in another region, click here to see up [...]