Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault says the federal government is considering new regulations that could make fewer employers eligible to hire temporary foreign workers. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland and Minister of Health Mark Holland look on as Boissonnault speaks during a news conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, May 21, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Ottawa considers changes to reduce number of temporary foreign workers in Canada

by The Canadian Press August 6, 2024

written by The Canadian Press August 6, 2024

The federal government is considering new regulations that could make fewer employers eligible to hire temporary foreign workers, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault said Tuesday. Following a meeting with a group of business associations, the minister announced a suite of changes he plans to purs...

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