Facing an aging workforce and heightened competition for talent, a growing number of Cornwall employers and institutions are increasing their international recruiting efforts to fuel the Seaway city’s economic growth.

Dozens of foreign nationals now work alongside their Canadian counterparts at major food processors, tech firms and manufacturers. Many have come into Canada under the federal temporary foreign worker program. Others have been international students at St. Lawrence College and are looking to establish careers in Canada.

It’s a collective effort that employers say they expect to pay long-term dividends for Cornwall’s economy.
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