Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program is changing fast: What employers and migrants need to know
Canada is revising its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) with tighter rules on work permits, wage thresholds, and spousal open work permits. The government aims to target specific sectors and regions, reducing permit issuances by 50% in early 2025. Employers face lower workforce caps, and low-wage hiring is restricted in areas with high unemployment. Opposition voices call for the program’s abolition, while the government focuses on aligning labour needs with regional demands.
Canada is revising its Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) with tighter rules on work permits, wage thresholds, and spousal open work permits. The government aims to target specific sectors and regions, reducing permit issuances by 50% in early 2025. Employers face lower workforce caps, and low-wage hiring is restricted in areas with high unemployment. Opposition voices call for the program’s abolition, while the government focuses on aligning labour needs with regional demands.
