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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.

New report from the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council projects job vacancies will surpass 100,000 by 2030 as nearly one-third of agri-workforce retires

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

This labour market supply and demand forecast is a study conducted by The Conference Board of Canada, on behalf of CAHRC.

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This labour market supply and demand forecast is a study conducted by The Conference Board of Canada, on behalf of CAHRC.
CAHRC found a 15 per cent increase in job vacancies compared to the number of jobs in 2022 that could not be filled by Canadians and residents of Canada.
The labour market information report says temporary foreign workers (TFW) will play an important role in narrowing the domestic labour gap.
However, even with a projected increase in TFW employment by 2030, an estimated 20 per cent or 22,200 positions will remain vacant.

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."

Introducing Limitless: GLIDDEN Paint by PPG’s ‘Anything but Yellow’ 2024 Color of the Year

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced GLIDDEN® paint by PPG’s 2024 Color of the Year: Limitless (PPG1091-3), a fresh warm hue that holds both the power of a primary color and the essence of a neutral.

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PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced GLIDDEN® paint by PPG’s 2024 Color of the Year: Limitless (PPG1091-3), a fresh warm hue that holds both the power of a primary color and the essence of a neutral.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822207280/en/
Both the Glidden and PPG Paints brands by PPG chose Limitless – a modern neutral that is “anything but yellow” – for their joint 2024 Color of the Year Selection.
The company’s color experts have aligned on Limitless as the Color of the Year for both the Glidden and PPG Paints brands in 2024.
Both the Glidden and PPG paint brands by PPG chose Limitless – a modern neutral that is “anything but yellow” – for their joint 2024 Color of the Year Selection.

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.

Restaurants Canada’s Response to Federal Budget 2023

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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TORONTO, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada was pleased to see some positive measures in the 2023 federal budget to support Canada’s foodservice sector.

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TORONTO, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurants Canada was pleased to see some positive measures in the 2023 federal budget to support Canada’s foodservice sector.
The budget also addressed the federal alcohol excise duty, which will now only increase to 2 per cent on April 1 rather than the initially planned 6.3 per cent.
“In a recent Restaurants Canada survey, we found nearly 20 per cent of the restaurants that have yet to reimburse CEBA will not be able to repay it in part or at all” added Bourbeau.
Restaurants Canada will continue to work in collaboration with the Government of Canada to ensure it continues to move forward with recommendations that render additional gains for foodservice from coast to coast to coast.

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."

New measures to address Canada's labour shortage

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Friday, April 22, 2022

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These talented and skilled international graduates play a vital role in addressing our labour shortage, and those nearing the end of their post-graduation work permit are already well-integrated into Canada's labour market and work in key industries across the country.

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These talented and skilled international graduates play a vital role in addressing our labour shortage, and those nearing the end of their post-graduation work permit are already well-integrated into Canada's labour market and work in key industries across the country.
This additional open work permit will allow applicants to continue contributing to the Canadian economy, helping address our labour shortage while gaining valuable work experience and preparing their Express Entry profiles.
Finally, the Minister announced new measures for those who applied for permanent residence through the temporary resident to permanent resident pathway last year.
These measures support the government's broader effort to ensure Canadian employers have the workers they need while addressing our labour shortage, and build on Minister Qualtrough's recent announcements on the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map .

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 implements key measures with the Government of Quebec to address labour shortages

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Monday, January 10, 2022

The occupations and sectors selected by Quebec for pilot measures have been identified following consultations with labour market stakeholders part of the Commission des Partenaires du March du Travail.

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The occupations and sectors selected by Quebec for pilot measures have been identified following consultations with labour market stakeholders part of the Commission des Partenaires du March du Travail.
At the conclusion of the pilot project, the Government of Canada will evaluate outcomes to help inform its future decisions.
That's why our government is updating the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to help address labour shortages in Quebec immediately.
In July 2021, the Government of Canada proposed regulations to improve protection of temporary foreign workers, which were pre-published in the Canada Gazette, Part I.