Temporary Foreign Workers Program

• New report raises concerns over labour exploitation of migrant workers during pandemic

  A new report looking at the impact the pandemic had on the exploitation of migrant workers in Canada is raising concerns about an increase in labour trafficking.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2023
  
• Kelowna contractor ordered to pay $90k in unpaid wages to temporary foreign workers

  The workers said they did not complain “for fear of jeopardizing their immigration status.”

  Dec 28, 2020
  
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• Some families to be exempted from fee for foreign nannies, caregivers

  Some families seeking foreign caregivers to look after their children or family members with a disability will be exempt from paying a $1,000 application fee.

  Canada

  Dec 27, 2017
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• Cases of foreign caregivers seeking permanent residency significantly reduced

  The federal government says the number of foreign workers in the Live-in Caregiver Program applying for permanent residency has reduced drastically over the past three years. 

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2017
• Auditor general finds oversight, enforcement problems of foreign worker program

  The report says some companies have effectively built business models on the program that could be having an unintended impact on the economy, including wage suppression.

  Canada

  May 16, 2017
• Auditor takes aim at RCMP, temporary foreign workers program

  Canada's auditor general says the RCMP isn't doing enough to meet the mental health needs of its members.

  Canada

  May 16, 2017
• ‘Whities’ vs. ‘Brown people’ comments racist, Calgary MP says

  A Calgary Conservative MP is criticizing a caucus colleague over racial remarks about temporary foreign workers.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2015
• Tory MP tweets apology for ‘offensive’ temporary workers comments

  New Brunswick MP John Williamson reportedly referred to "whities" and "brown people" at a conference in Ottawa while discussing temporary foreign workers.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2015
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• Shortage of workers in Alberta: Find a better solution than TFWP says Calgary economist

  One Calgary economist says consumers will have to pay the price for the shortage of labour, which means that cup of coffee you buy to start your day, might get more expensive.

  Sep 28, 2014
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• New Alberta premier wants foreign worker changes

  Alberta Premier Jim Prentice says labour policy, including temporary foreign workers, will be at the top of the agenda when he gets a chance to meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

  Canada

  Sep 22, 2014