Canada will set targets for Temporary Residents – TFWs.

Putting an End to “Supply Not Meeting Demand”—The Canadian government recently made a surprise announcement that it will tighten its control over the temporary foreign worker (TFW) workforce.

Notable Changes:

– For the first time, Canada is setting a target to reduce the proportion of Temporary Residents to 5% of the population over the next 3 years (from the current 6.2%).

– The number of foreign workers allowed to work in certain sectors will be reduced (excluding construction and healthcare).

– Businesses will be required to prioritize hiring Canadians over foreign TFWs.

– The validity period of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) for hiring foreign workers will be reduced from 12 months to 6 months.

Why is Canada doing this?

– The government is concerned that relying too heavily on TFWs will negatively impact the job market for Canadians.

– They also want to ensure sustainable growth in the workforce rather than rapid expansion.

However, this policy has also sparked controversy:

– Businesses are concerned about a labor shortage and the impact on their business operations.

– Migrant rights organizations argue that this policy is just a way to avoid the problem rather than addressing the root cause of worker exploitation.

Will this be an effective solution? Let’s wait and see how things unfold with SICON!