Liberals Say they will Rein in Temporary Foreign Worker Program after Historic Influx

“In response to the current employment environment, the following changes will be implemented, effective by September 26, 2024:

The Government of Canada will refuse to process Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) in the Low-Wage stream, applicable in census metropolitan areas with an unemployment rate of 6% or higher. Exceptions will be granted for seasonal and non-seasonal jobs in food security sectors (primary agriculture, food processing and fish processing), as well as construction and healthcare;
Employers will be allowed to hire no more than 10% of their total workforce through the TFW Program. This maximum employment percentage will be applied to the Low-Wage stream and is a further reduction from the March 2024 reduction. Exceptions will be granted for seasonal and non-seasonal jobs in food security sectors (primary agriculture, food processing and fish processing), as well as healthcare/caregiving and construction; and
The maximum duration of employment for workers hired through the Low-Wage stream will be reduced to one year (from two years).

Announced by Minister Boissonnault

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