Canada’s food industry faces growing dependence on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program as fines and violations highlight systemic reliance, says Sylvain Charlebois.
There are geographic areas and skill gaps that make it necessary for some foodservice businesses to recruit temporary foreign workers, says Restaurants Canada.
Liberal and Conservative plans for Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program could shape food prices, youth jobs, and restaurant costs in very different ways.
Stricter regulations and enforcement measures have industry groups like the Retail Council of Canada advocating for alternative solutions to address labor shortages.