Lalit Bhatia, an immigrant from India, joined the popular Opa Sushi in Prince Rupert in 2021 and rose to become the head chef. Due to sudden changes in immigration requirements, he must leave his position and the country in April. (Photos/Submitted)

Northwest B.C. businesses on brink of collapse as immigration rules devastate foreign worker supply

by Local Journalism Initiative March 31, 2025

written by Local Journalism Initiative March 31, 2025

By Radha Agarwal | Prince Rupert Northern View "In our town, foreign workers are not a convenience, they are a necessity," John Farrell…

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