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Government of Canada to adjust temporary measures under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Workforce Solutions Road Map

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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With changing labour market conditions and declining job vacancies, the Government is adjusting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to ensure the program continues to only be used in cases where there are no workers here in Canada that can fill the necessary role.

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With changing labour market conditions and declining job vacancies, the Government is adjusting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to ensure the program continues to only be used in cases where there are no workers here in Canada that can fill the necessary role.
Today, the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced that some time-limited measures under the TFW Program Workforce Solutions Road Map will not be renewed and will end, earlier than planned, this spring.
All employers identified in the 2022 Workforce Solutions Road Map will have a reduction from 30% to 20% of their total workforce that can come in through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, under the low wage stream, with an exception for the construction and health care sectors.
– The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is designed to be responsive to changes in the labour market.

Balram's Immigration Consultancy: Bridging Labor Gaps in the Canadian Hospitality Industry

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

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Headed by the experienced Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Balram Kishan, the consultancy stands as a beacon of support, offering comprehensive services designed to bridge critical labor gaps and contribute to the sustained growth of the Canadian economy.

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Headed by the experienced Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Balram Kishan, the consultancy stands as a beacon of support, offering comprehensive services designed to bridge critical labor gaps and contribute to the sustained growth of the Canadian economy.
Balram's Immigration Consultancy has positioned itself as a strategic partner for businesses in these sectors, providing tailored immigration and recruitment services that align with the unique demands of the hospitality industry.
By unveiling talent and expertise from around the world, Balram's Immigration Consultancy plays a vital role in elevating the capabilities of Canadian businesses.
Proactive Approach: A Pillar of Balram's Immigration Consultancy:
Balram's Immigration Consultancy distinguishes itself through its proactive approach to addressing labor shortages.

Government of Canada extends Workforce Solutions Road Map and introduces new wage requirements under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

In April 2022, the Government introduced the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map to help employers fill job vacancies in the wake of labour shortages.

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In April 2022, the Government introduced the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map to help employers fill job vacancies in the wake of labour shortages.
Through periodic wage increases, these reviews will ensure that employers continue to pay temporary foreign workers at the prevailing wage level throughout their period of employment.
The TFW Program Workforce Solutions Road Map helps employers respond to current labour market needs, while helping to ensure that Canadian jobs and wages are prioritized.
Employers must understand that the Temporary Foreign Worker Program should be supporting wage growth in this country, not preventing it."

Justice for Migrant Workers (J4MW) strongly condemns the federal government for repatriation of whistleblowers and simultaneous introduction of ‘Recognized Employer Pilot’

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Monday, August 28, 2023

According to a group of workers, seven workers were terminated after organizing a workplace stoppage regarding working and living conditions.

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According to a group of workers, seven workers were terminated after organizing a workplace stoppage regarding working and living conditions.
Videos were widely circulated on social media depicting the issues faced by the workers and how the employer responded to the issues.
As several workers involved in the stoppage were sent home, other workers are raising concerns that they could be next.
Both the premature repatriation and the employment of new workers are attempts by the employer to suppress workplace resistance.

Cutting red tape for employers who protect temporary foreign workers

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and wants to help employers hire the workers they need, while also reducing the administrative burden of such a task and ensuring temporary foreign workers are protected from abuse.

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The Government of Canada recognizes these challenges and wants to help employers hire the workers they need, while also reducing the administrative burden of such a task and ensuring temporary foreign workers are protected from abuse.
The Recognized Employer Pilot will be an important new initiative under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that reduces administrative burden for employers while ensuring the safety of workers."
In September 2022, the Government introduced new measures to strengthen protections for temporary foreign workers, mandating that employers provide workers with information about their rights, and prohibiting reprisals and recruitment fees.
To further protect temporary foreign workers, ESDC operates a tip line available in more than 200 languages, where workers and their advocates can anonymously report mistreatment.

Justicia 4 Migrant Workers: Government to receive “F” on Vulnerable Work Permit Report Card

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Friday, June 23, 2023

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The rally will outline the group’s concerns with the permit, provide an analysis of the crisis facing migrant workers, address concerns regarding Freedom of Information requests and share feedback from applicants of the permit.

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The rally will outline the group’s concerns with the permit, provide an analysis of the crisis facing migrant workers, address concerns regarding Freedom of Information requests and share feedback from applicants of the permit.
J4MW and allies will advocate for a model that allows migrant workers the freedom to move and stay.
Migrant farmworkers put food on our table and prop up a multibillion dollar industry that is rife with abuse.
J4MW asserts that the federal government deserves an F in all the hallmarks that define a just regulation:
Chris Ramsaroop (Justicia for Migrant Workers) Tel 647-834-4932 / Email: [email protected]
Taneeta Doma (Justicia for Migrant Workers & Migrant Farmworker Clinic) Tel 519-903-7376 / Email: [email protected]

Canada supports continued growth of lululemon's global headquarters in Vancouver

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

VANCOUVER, BC, May 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The expansion of lululemon's global headquarters in its hometown of Vancouver promises to significantly boost British Columbia's prosperity.

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VANCOUVER, BC, May 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The expansion of lululemon's global headquarters in its hometown of Vancouver promises to significantly boost British Columbia's prosperity.
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and the Honourable Anne Kang, British Columbia's Minister of Municipal Affairs, today welcomed the continued growth of the iconic Canadian company's global headquarters in Vancouver.
As they retain their global headquarters in Vancouver and continue to expand, our government will continue to pursue an immigration policy that ensures employers like lululemon can attract the talent they need to drive economic growth here in Canada.
– The Honourable Anne Kang, British Columbia Minister of Municipal Affairs
"We applaud lululemon's decision to significantly expand their global headquarters in Vancouver.

Government of Canada strengthens protections for temporary foreign workers as new regulations come into force

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Monday, September 26, 2022

GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada takes its responsibilities to protect temporary foreign workers (TFWs) very seriously.

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GATINEAU, QC, Sept. 26, 2022 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada takes its responsibilities to protect temporary foreign workers (TFWs) very seriously.
With these changes, our Government is strengthening protections for temporary foreign workers.
The Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough
"In Canada, the rights of all workersincluding temporary foreign workersare protected by law.
With these new regulations in place, the Government of Canada is strengthening its ability to protect temporary foreign workers and is enhancing its capacity to prevent potential mistreatment or abuse during TFWs period of employment in Canada."

Government of Canada announces Workforce Solutions Road Map - further changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to address labour shortages across Canada

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Monday, April 4, 2022

That is why today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map.

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That is why today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, announced the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map.
Five key policy changes will be implemented in the coming weeks as part of the TFW Program Workforce Solutions Road Map to respond to current labour and skills shortages.
The Temporary Foreign Workers Program will continue to have strong protections in place, including serious penalties if employers abuse the Program.
"As the needs of Canada's workforce change, we are adjusting the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to meet them.

Government of Canada announces an agreement with the Government of Quebec to introduce a pilot project under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

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Friday, August 6, 2021

That is why, today, the Government of Canada is announcing an agreement with the Government of Quebec that will allow for the introduction of new flexibilities for Quebec employers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

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That is why, today, the Government of Canada is announcing an agreement with the Government of Quebec that will allow for the introduction of new flexibilities for Quebec employers under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Implementing and exploring flexibilities in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program will help to ensure that we can continue on the road to economic recovery."
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada mayneed to get before hiring a foreign worker.
The Government of Canada recently proposed new regulations to improve protection of temporary foreign workers.