By David Baxter An Ontario migrant farm worker says there is “wickedness” in a federal government proposal that could allow employers to charge …
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By Isaac Phan Nay | The Tyee As the federal government issues fewer permits for foreign workers, some British Columbians say they’re already …
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A class action challenging Canada’s use of employer-specific “closed” work permits has been authorized by the Québec Superior Court, the Association for …
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Quebec says it will drop permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 per year
By Morgan Lowrie Quebec’s immigration minister says the government will drop its permanent immigration targets to as low as 25,000 people per year, …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsImmigration
P.E.I. seeks feedback on temporary foreign worker protections
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPrince Edward Island is asking employers and the public to weigh in on new regulations that will require businesses to register when …
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By Ashley Joannou A representative for Amnesty International Canada says the country isn’t doing enough to stop the exploitation of temporary foreign workers …
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By Isaac Phan Nay | The Tyee Could voluntary certification programs and consumer pressure improve working conditions and farmworkers’ rights in Canada? Erika …
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WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit
By Christopher Reynolds Amid a global flight crew shortage, the union representing WestJet pilots has asked a judge to quash federal approval of …
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Ironworkers Local 97 calls for ‘immediate end’ to Temporary Foreign Worker program
By Darryl Greer Uncertainty and the threat of looming tariffs against Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump is putting Canadian jobs at risk, …
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Penalties double for non-compliant employers under temporary foreign worker program
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberPenalties for employers found violating rules under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program more than doubled during a recent six-month span, according …