27-08-2024 03:44 via calgary.ctvnews.ca

Temporary foreign worker program to be scaled back

They do everything from picking our fruit to pouring our coffee and cleaning hotel rooms but now, the prime minister is cutting back on their services. Ottawa is looking to reduce the number of temporary foreign workers in Canada. "Inflation has started to come down, employment is higher and we no longer need as many temporary foreign workers," Justin Trudeau said. During the pandemic, the federal government invested in the program, which saw more than 183,000 permits effective last year –
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