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OTTAWA — The federal government is considering new regulations that could make fewer employers eligible to hire temporary foreign workers, Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault said recently.
Boissonnault told the group that the temporary foreign worker program cannot be used to circumvent hiring Canadian workers, according to a news release. Boissonnault warned there will also be more rigorous oversight in areas with a high risk for fraud, and says he is considering increasing fees associated with the program.
The temporary foreign worker program has come under scrutiny since the pandemic, as businesses ramped up their use of the program. Economists have raised concerns that making it too easy to bring in temporary foreign workers can hinder wage growth domestically and discourage businesses from investing in productivity-enhancing technology.
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