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Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Daily Synopsis: Mar 13, 2026

Retail Insider -
Kingsgate Mall lease fight in Vancouver, reviving Roots, Ontario to allow some holiday openings, Montreal community gathers to honour murdered depaneur owner, Quebec separatist coffee shop opens in Montreal, and other news.

Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program applauded by business groups

Mario Toneguzzi -
Helping employers who are facing severe labour shortages.

CFIB releases new report challenging 5 myths around Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Mario Toneguzzi -
The CFIB says there are dozens of legitimate reasons why small businesses use the program.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program use drops 50%

Mario Toneguzzi -
Statistics Canada reports a major drop in TFW Program applications, highlighting trends in the labor market and employer reliance.

Canada’s Food Industry Is Hooked on Temporary Foreign Workers

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canada’s food industry faces growing dependence on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program as fines and violations highlight systemic reliance, says Sylvain Charlebois. 

Restaurants Canada pushes back on B.C. Premier’s criticism of Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Mario Toneguzzi -
There are geographic areas and skill gaps that make it necessary for some foodservice businesses to recruit temporary foreign workers, says Restaurants Canada.

Canada’s Food Prices Hinge on TFW Program Debate

Sylvain Charlebois -
Liberal and Conservative plans for Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program could shape food prices, youth jobs, and restaurant costs in very different ways.

Changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program businesses should know about

Mario Toneguzzi -
Stricter regulations and enforcement measures have industry groups like the Retail Council of Canada advocating for alternative solutions to address labor shortages.
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