Temporary foreign workers could be employed for longer under rule change
Ottawa is also proposing other changes that would exempt other professions from the six per cent rule and allow employers to hire more temporary foreign workers.
The federal government is proposing a rule change that would allow employers to hire a low-wage temporary foreign worker for up to two years instead of one. This extension applies to businesses seeking a Labour Market Impact Assessment, a document required to hire a temporary foreign worker. While the government retains restrictions on applications in cities with unemployment rates exceeding six percent, early childhood educators, health care professionals, construction workers, and food processing employees will be exempt from these limitations.
Other professions may also be exempted from the six percent rule, and employers will be able to hire more temporary foreign workers under these proposed changes. These proposed reforms are expected to take effect on March 1, 2027 if approved by provinces and territories. Global News is being added as a Preferred Source on Google for readers interested in more coverage of this story.
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