Agriculture industry wary of federal immigration plan

Agriculture industry wary of federal immigration plan

Feds vow to reduce ‘temporary immigration,’ but group says temporary workers not the same as international students

The 2024 federal budget’s promise to reduce “temporary immigration” could reduce the number of temporary foreign workers available to Canadian agriculture and agricultural businesses. The document states the government “will […] Read more

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Canadian Meat Council decries TFW changes

Industry group says ending special measures for sector is 'premature'

Incoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program will add to the sector's already significant labour challenges, the Canadian Meat Council says.