3 d. ago Carney says temporary foreign worker program needs ’focused approach’

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday the temporary foreign worker program needs a “focused approach” that targets the needs of specific sectors and regions. Carney’s comments came as he outlined the government’s plans for the fall during an address to the Liberal caucus at their annual retreat in Edmonton. The prime minister said […]

Society

3 d. ago Restaurants Canada statement on Premier Eby’s call to eliminate Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Toronto, Sept. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premier David Eby’s comments on the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program are missing the reality of the foodservice industry in British Columbia. BC’s foodservice industry generates more than $20 billion in economic activity, representing nearly 5% of the province’s GDP. It employs nearly 183,000 British Columbians, including 68,000 youth, […]

Society

3 d. ago Half of Canadians think Poilievre’s chances of beating Carney are ‘poor,’ while PM’s honeymoon erodes: poll

The poll shows a steady decline in Canadians’ satisfaction in Carney’s government since July

Transport

3 d. ago Ford government declines to say if temporary foreign worker program should end

Premier Doug Ford's office declined to take a position on whether or not the temporary foreign worker program should come to an end amidst growing unemployment in his province.

Politics

4 d. ago Premier Eby doubles down on foreign worker program criticism as B.C. approvals drop sharply

In the first three months of 2025, there were about 11,000 temporary foreign worker positions approved in B.C., down about 37 per cent from the same period last year

Society

4 d. ago Georgia governor’s electric mobility dream for Georgia tested after South Koreans detained in raid

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has courted foreign investment to his state and has also talked so tough about immigration he once offered to use his own pickup truck to round up “criminal illegals.” Those key issues collided this past week when immigration authorities raided a battery plant and detained foreign workers, putting […]

Politics

5 d. ago Almost half of Canadians want temporary foreign worker program eliminated: Poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests 44% of Canadians want to see the temporary foreign worker program scrapped as the country grapples with high unemployment, especially among young people. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre recently proposed eliminating the program in response to high youth unemployment. The unemployment rate for people aged 15 to 24 hit 14.6% […]

Society

5 d. ago FIRST READING: The $40+ per hour TFW jobs that employers say they can’t find Canadians to fill

$60,000+ per year. No qualifications needed. And businesses claim they need a foreign worker

Economics

7 d. ago ‘Work, then go home forever’: Inside the thoughts of the temporary foreign worker program

‘What foreigner could possibly have wider ambitions than to work temporarily in Canada for entry-level wages before quietly going back to where they came from?’

Society

7 d. ago Jamie Sarkonak: The TFW program came for youth jobs. Now Poilievre is coming for it

The immigration system needs a lot of fixing, and the temporary foreign workers program is a great place to start

Other

8 d. ago B.C.’s job slump continues with biggest losses in ‘Hollywood North’

The unemployment rate is up a third of a per cent to 6.2 per cent, which is still below the national unemployment rate of 7.1 per cent.

Other

8 d. ago Expert ’taken aback’ by David Eby foreign worker claims, says axing program won’t fix woes

UBC says calls to scrap or reform the program are an "easy way" to distract from a lack of affordable housing and other woes.

Society

8 d. ago What is temporary foreign workers program as Mark Carney says he won’t be scrapping it?

Here's what we know about the program that Pierre Poilievre, David Eby say is contributing to spike in Canadian youth employment rates

Society

8 d. ago What is the temporary foreign workers program? Mark Carney says he won’t be scrapping it

Here's what we know about the program that Pierre Poilievre, David Eby say is contributing to spike in Canadian youth employment rates

Society

8 d. ago Hiring stalls in U.S. with companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labour market continued to cool due to uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s economic policies. Hiring decelerated from 79,000 in July, the Labor Department said Friday, and came in below the roughly 80,000 economists had expected for August. The unemployment rate ticked up to […]

Economics

8 d. ago John Ivison: Poilievre takes a risk on scrapping temporary foreign workers

From a political perspective, it’s not an obvious win for Poilievre, even if the public is sympathetic to the intent

Society

8 d. ago LILLEY: Carney says no to scrapping TFWs but program must change

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is clearly being abused, it must be scrapped or changed.

Transport

9 d. ago Dump or reform temporary foreign worker program, B.C. premier Eby tells feds

David Eby's remarks come after similar comments from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who blamed the program for an employment crisis among young Canadians

Society

9 d. ago Canada Should Reform or Axe Foreign Worker Visa, BC Premier Says

Canada should overhaul or end a program that allows companies to bring in foreign workers, British Columbia’s premier said, adding to a national debate about how Prime Minister Mark Carney should revamp the country’s immigration policy.

Society

9 d. ago Temporary foreign worker program should be ‘reformed significantly or cancelled’: Eby

Eby said the program is contributing to youth unemployment while putting stress on infrastructure and services like housing and schools and should be revamped or canclled.

Society