TFWs

• Ottawa simplifies temporary foreign worker process for ‘trusted’ employers

  The program was first described as the "trusted employer model" in Budget 2022, when it received a $29.3-million commitment over three years.

  Economy

  Aug 8, 2023
  
• Edmonton mom facing deportation makes impassioned plea for her and her daughter to stay in Canada

  A mother and daughter from Edmonton facing an imminent deportation order are desperate to remain in Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2022
  
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• 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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• Alberta push to suspend TFW program raising concerns in restaurant industry

  As of December 2019, there were 10,188 temporary foreign workers in Alberta, 62 per cent of them were working in the service industry.

  Economy

  Jun 30, 2020
• Developer says company ‘vilified’ by Sask. NDP

  A Regina developer has come back swinging after being accused of having a special relationship with the Sask. Party government.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2015
• Sask. man claims local workers laid off before TFWs

  A Saskatchewan man is upset with a Regina-based home developer, saying the company chose to lay him off instead of temporary foreign workers.

  Canada

  Apr 13, 2015
• Temporary foreign workers fear for future as deadline arrives

  Alvin Resurreccion is one of an estimated 70,000 temporary foreign workers whose permits expired on Wednesday. Like many others, he's hoping he won't be forced to leave Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2015
• Misplaced blame on migrants in Temporary Foreign Worker controversy

  Those who advocate for migrant workers say the program's latest controversy is helping perpetuate a belief that foreign labourers themselves are to blame for Canadians being out of work.

  Canada

  Apr 25, 2014
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• Changes made to Temporary Foreign Worker Program baffle stakeholders

  In a notice on New Year's Day, the government said its original proposals aimed at excluding employers convicted of criminal offences towards employees were "too rigid and cumbersome."

  Canada

  Jan 3, 2014