14 h. ago Number of temporary worker applications falls as fines rise, government says

OTTAWA — Ottawa says the number of temporary foreign worker applications has dropped by half since September 2024, when new rules were introduced to make it harder to get a permit. Employment and Social Development Canada also says it collected nearly $4.9 million in fines for non-compliance, including the largest penalty ever imposed under the […]

Politics

5 d. ago Credit card fraud rising in Canada, application fraud falling: Equifax Canada report

A new report says the second quarter of the year brought a sharp rise in credit card fraud. Equifax Canada says the rate of credit card fraud jumped to 0.75 per cent in Q2 compared with 0.44 per cent a year earlier. That means out of every 10,000 credit cards, about 75 are fraudulent compared […]

Economics

1 week ago 'I've written an unpatriotic book in a very patriotic time:' Marcello Di Cintio explores precarious lives of migrant workers

In the conclusion of Marcello Di Cintio’s book Precarious: The Lives of Migrant Workers, the Calgary author writes about a temporary foreign worker named Mowen Kambo. From the Philippines, Kambo came to Gander, Nfld., in 2012 to work at McDonald’s. After his year-long contract ended, he continued to work without a permit, as his employer […]

Society

2 w. ago Canadian Chamber of Commerce calls for ‘meticulous’ temporary worker review

OTTAWA — The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says the entire temporary foreign worker program needs a “meticulous review” in the face of growing calls for its termination. In a letter sent to the federal employment and immigration ministers last week, the chamber says the data indicates the link between high youth unemployment and temporary workers […]

Society

2 w. ago 'Repealed and replaced': Alberta immigration minister calls for end of the federal temporary foreign worker program

Alberta is calling on the feds to end the temporary foreign worker program and give provinces more say on immigration.

Politics

3 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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

3 w. 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 w. 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