In a recent announcement, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre outlined plans to permanently abolish the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) if elected. The proposal is positioned as a response to growing concerns over high youth unemployment, wage pressures, and the record number of foreign worker permits issued in Canada this year. According to recent data, 105,000...
An Ontario resort says it can’t find enough staff. Restaurant and tourism groups echo the concern. They point to recent limits on Canada’s temporary foreign worker program as the reason shifts go unfilled. But economists and worker advocates read the moment differently. They see a model built on low wages and precarious permits that make...
The call to shut down Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has gained traction with a new petition led by Conservative MP Jamil Jivani. His argument? The program suppresses wages and sidelines Canadian workers. While the issue is decades old, the latest wave of deregulation and rising foreign worker numbers in 2025 has reignited urgent...
Canada’s immigration system is once again at the center of national discussion. On May 23, 2025, Conservative MP Jamil Jivani launched a petition demanding an end to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), with the exception of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program. The move has sparked mixed reactions across the country. While supporters believe this...
In a decisive move to uphold the integrity of Canada’s immigration system, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded a major investigation into unauthorized employment and worker mistreatment in Winnipeg. On April 2, 2025, Gurwinder Singh Ahluwalia pleaded guilty to violating Section 124 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). He was sentenced...
The Ontario government has rolled out an $11 billion economic support package aimed at keeping businesses afloat and workers employed amid growing global uncertainty. While this is great news for local businesses, it’s also an important signal to foreign workers and employers relying on low-wage LMIA processing. With U.S. tariffs creating ripples in the economy...
The Canadian government has introduced stricter measures to combat the misuse of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). With increased penalties, extended bans, and more rigorous inspections, authorities aim to protect workers and ensure fair practices in the labour market. These changes are set to take effect in the fall of 2024. New and Stricter...
On October 21, 2024, Canada’s Minister of Employment, Randy Boissonnault, announced significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. These reforms, which will come into effect on November 8, 2024, are designed to protect Canadian workers while continuing to address the country’s labor market needs. The most notable changes include a 20% increase in...
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) has been a crucial pathway for employers to fill critical labor shortages when local talent is unavailable. Recently, the federal government announced a significant review of the High Wage Stream of the program, signaling potential changes to its policies. This review could alter how work permits are issued, to...
