Quebec Immigration
Ottawa, Quebec amend Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Changes are coming for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) in Quebec.
Under an agreement between the federal and Quebec governments, the program will allow employers to have 20 per cent of temporary foreign workers in low-wage positions and employed in certain economic sectors designated by Quebec. This is up from 10 per cent.
"The government of Canada recognizes the importance of balancing the labour needs of Quebec employers while ensuring that the economy works for Canadians,” says Carla Qualtrough, minister of employment, workforce development and disability inclusion. “Implementing and exploring flexibilities in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program will help to ensure that we can continue on the road to economic recovery."
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