Podcasts about temporary foreign worker program

You share your stories with Catherine Connelly, director of the McMaster Centre for Research on Employment and Work and author of the book: Enduring Work Experiences with Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program. We also hear from the president of Restaurants Canada, Kelly Higginson.

FFAW president Dwan Street says the newly reopened shrimp fishery in the offshore is for Canadian harvesters only + Aquaculture supporters speak out against the proposed South Coast Fjords NMCA at a PC campaign stop + Conservative MP Clifford Small says his party is working on replacing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

How would scrapping the Temporary Foreign worker program affect the health care industry? Guest: Stacey Fitzsimmons, a University of Victoria associate professor of international business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're looking at the memorials from here in Canada and around the world as tributes pour in for Charlie Kirk following his assassination while speaking to students at Utah Valley University last week. Plus, chaos broke out at the 'Canada First' anti-mass immigration rally in Toronto, where police struggled to keep the peace between attendees and far-left counter-protesters who showed up to try to shut down the event. And finally, members of Parliament are returning to the House of Commons today, as Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals attempt to show Canadians they're the right party for the job — while Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives plan to push for an end to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and strengthen the criminal justice system.

What are the benefits of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program? Guest: Sukhdeep Brar, second-generation orchardist in Summerland, BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Carney Announces The Build Canada Homes Agency Guest:  Gregor Robertson, Federal Minister of Housing Showing the world how much politicians get paid Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Do we need new hate crime legislation in Canada? Guest: Barbara Perry, director of Ontario Tech University's Centre on Hate Canadian Parliament is back in Session Guest: Mackenzie Grey, Global National Reporter What are the benefits of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program? Guest: Sukhdeep Brar, second-generation orchardist-- Summerland, BC What to do about rising political violence? Guest: Richard Marceau, Richard Marceau, vice president, external affairs and general counsel, centre for israel and jewish affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The temporary foreign worker program has come under fire for its potential to abuse workers - and, because it could also shut out existing residents of Canada. Businesses say they need the program, but there is a growing call to scrap it altogether. Amanda Lang takes a closer look with Armine Yalnizyan, Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers. Then in her Takeaway segment, Amanda looks at the controversial order for a flock of ostriches in B.C. to be culled.

In this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois tackle the latest headlines shaping Canada's food and retail landscape before welcoming back a dynamic entrepreneur reshaping the seafood category.The conversation begins with a heated national debate: should Canada eliminate the Temporary Foreign Worker Program? Sylvain outlines the program's critical role in agriculture, agri-food processing, and restaurants, weighing the Conservative proposal to phase it out against industry concerns. He highlights the tension between labour shortages in rural communities and youth unemployment, noting how food service has become “addicted” to low-wage labour. Michael points to staggering statistics—40,000 people applied for seasonal jobs at the Canadian National Exhibition—illustrating the urgency of balancing wages, job availability, and immigration.From labour, the hosts turn to politics and trade. They unpack Quebec's cabinet shuffle and the departure of one of the province's longest-serving agriculture ministers, praising his role in championing Canada's Grocery Code of Conduct. Sylvain also reveals how Cody Blois, now Secretary of State to Agriculture in the Prime Minister's Office, may wield more influence over ag policy than the minister himself. There's cautious optimism with both China and India as Canada reopens diplomatic channels, while debates over canola's contribution to GDP spark discussion about food security, branding, and farmer uncertainty.The news segment also dives into consumer behaviour trends: Tim Hortons' launch of a protein-fortified latte (with Starbucks poised to follow), the surging popularity of food delivery apps despite their impact on food literacy and household budgets, and the mixed fortunes of Canadian farmers—livestock producers are enjoying high returns, while grain and dairy producers face challenges. Finally, Michael and Sylvain discuss Cracker Barrel's failed brand refresh, underlining the importance of innovation that resonates with consumers.The second half features a spirited interview with Charlotte Langley, Founder of Nice Cans and CEO of Langley Foods. A chef, ocean steward, and veteran food entrepreneur, Charlotte shares how her cheekily named canned seafood brand is making sustainability delicious. She explains how pushing for MSC certification in Portugal helped transform the entire sardine fishery, elevating sustainability standards across 21 operations. Charlotte also details her collaborations—like a World Oceans Day partnership with Cheekbone Beauty—and the creative process behind launching new products that are both innovative and scalable.Special listener discount: Use code DELISHFISH for 20% off

Donald Trump's AI image to threaten "war" on the city of Chicago is further evidence that he is stuck in a spiral feedback loop with his followers, in which he has to get more outrageous to keep generating shock and attention from his supporters and the media. This will lead to a long term deterioration of the standards of public life, legitimizing corruption and cruelty unbound by constraints. Rudyard and Andrew then turn to the upcoming Canadian federal budget. They both agree bold policy changes are needed, including tax and competition reform, to reverse years of slow growth and address the future cost of caring for aging boomers. Andrew offers some new fiscal policy ideas that could help turn things around. In the final moments of the show Rudyard and Andrew debate the backlash to the Temporary Foreign Workers program. What is the difference between bringing in foreign workers and outsourcing production to developing countries? Are we just replacing local labour with cheap, imported labour? And is this program to blame for high unemployment rates among young Canadians?

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Despite the province's past reliance on the initiative, BC Premier David Eby has called for the temporary foreign worker program to end.   Read the full article here: https://www.coastalfront.ca/read/eby-urges-end-to-temporary-foreign-worker-program   PODCAST INFO:

Conservative MP and immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner discusses the Conservative Party's proposal to eliminate Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program. She explains how the previous Trudeau government dismantled safeguards across immigration streams, with a particular focus on the TFW program, creating economic distortions that are suppressing wages, lowering productivity, and harming both Canadian and foreign workers.   The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet.   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:  https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)  Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor Elia Gross - Sound Editor Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca

Get original articles, extended podcasts, and direct access to Blendr News on our Substack Channel: blendrnews.substack.com-This episode is brought to you by The Tallowed Truth. Use promo code "Blendr" for 15% off:www.thetallowedtruth.com/blendr-In this episode of "The Blendr Report," Jonathan and Liam discuss:0:00 Intro0:31 “Temporary” Foreign Worker Program a Permanent Crisis3:33 Do Small Businesses Actually Need Temporary Foreign Workers?11:57 Foreign Workers Were Exempt From Vaccine Mandates13:30 Canada's Stolen Cars Help Finance Terrorism17:14 Canadian Taxpayers Funding Their Own Victimization19:32 Ukrainian Refugee Murdered in Hate Crime 25:32 Left Wing Extremists Get Free Pass28:01 Canadians Need to Learn Self-Defence31:44 Police Chiefs in Canada are Weak 34:29 Canada's Red Tape Crisis42:51 Case Study of Bureaucracy Killing Productivity-Follow BLENDR News:Twitter - @BlendrNewsInstagram - @blendr.report TikTok - @blendrnews-Follow Jonathan:Instagram - @itsjonathanharveyTikTok - @itsjonathanharvey-Follow Liam:Instagram - @liam.out.loudTwitter - @liam_out_loudYouTube - @liam-out-loud

B.C. Jobs and Economic Growth minister Ravi Kahlon explains why the province wants the program to end and immigration consultant Neera Agnihotri breaks down some of the rules and reality of the Temporary Foreign Worker program

Guest: Tom Korski, Managing Editor at Blacklock's Reporter https://www.blacklocks.ca/ Alex is joined by Tom Korski to break down the top political and policy stories making headlines: Austerity Budget Ahead? Prime Minister Mark Carney says he will table an “austerity budget” this fall, as the federal deficit runs 55 percent higher than projected. What are the implications for Canadians and government spending? Foreign Labour Under Fire: With unemployment among Canadian students at a 15-year high, Conservative MPs are calling for an end to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Meanwhile, the Immigration Department defends it as a way to “attract talent.” Marijuana Road Testing Lags: A Public Safety report shows that devices used to detect marijuana-impaired drivers are so unreliable that some police forces are waiting for better technology. What does this mean for roadside safety and enforcement? Academic Freedom and Global Conflict: A B.C. Supreme Court decision rules that university faculties can pass resolutions on international issues, such as the war in Gaza. The ruling comes after Simon Fraser University faculty members challenged anti-Israel motions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode of the Candice Malcolm Show, Candice breaks an EXCLUSIVE news story that the Liberal Government refuses to share exit tracking data on those ‘temporary' visitors whose visas have expired and those who are illegally in Canada. That's right. The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) tracks if a temporary foreign worker or international student hops on a flight and leaves Canada. But suspiciously, they won't share the numbers! Apparently, the government doesn't want the public to know how many ‘temporary' visitors are over-staying their visas, remaining here illegally. Why does this matter? The Carney Government's 2025 immigration plan assumes that 1.2 million ‘temporary' residents will VOLUNTARILY leave the country once their visas expire. But nobody will track them down. Could many of them decide to stay illegally, joining the estimated 500,000 illegals already in Canada (Ottawa's own estimate). This story – and their refusal to share data with journalists – shows the Liberal government's refusal to take illegal immigration seriously. Later in the episode, Candice is joined by Conservative MP and the Shadow Minister of Immigration Michelle Rempel Garner. They discuss our exclusive story and the broader problem of relying on ‘temporary' immigrants to voluntarily leave the country on their own. Next, they discuss Pierre Poilievre's BIG announcement yesterday that the Conservatives are calling for an END to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Candice shares clips of Pierre discussing this policy announcement and his response to those who say businesses need this type of foreign labour. She also shares a clip of Prime Minister Mark Carney justifying the program because big corporations like it. Candice asks Michelle why the Conservatives didn't announce this program sooner and why they didn't run on it during the recent election, and Michelle explains how they got here. Finally, Michelle Rempel Garners SLAMS the Carney Liberals for their repeated attacks on free speech and the independent media in light of Ottawa's criminal investigation into Juno News and our reporter Keean Bexte. It's an episode you're not going to want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.   0:30 - Poilievre's call to scrap the temporary foreign worker program is a good first step, by Alexander Brown and Michael Bonner   8:07 - Canada's private space industry is—(nearly)—ready for launch, by Aiden Muscovitch   This program is narrated by automated voices. To get full-length editions of each instalment of Hub Headlines and other great perks, subscribe to the Hub for only $1 a week: https://thehub.ca/join/hero/   Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en     CREDITS: Alisha Rao  – Producer & Sound Editor   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca

Greg Brady spoke to Michelle Rempel Garner, MP for Calgary Nose Hill. Shadow Minister for Immigration about Pierre Poilievre calls on Liberals to axe temporary foreign worker program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Csillag is a vice president at Wellington Advocacy. He previously held senior roles with the UCP, B.C.'s government caucus and worked on the immigration, employment and national defence files federally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the program should be abolished, citing unemployment concerns for Canadians; and, some Canadians say they will boycott Crown Royal if the company continues plans to move some distilleries to the U.S.

Greg Brady spoke to Michelle Rempel Garner, MP for Calgary Nose Hill. Shadow Minister for Immigration about Pierre Poilievre calls on Liberals to axe temporary foreign worker program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denis Hamel, strategic advisor at the Conseil du patronat du Quebec Christina Santini, Director of National Affairs at the Canadian Federation of Independent businesses

As her party calls for all temporary foreign work outside of agriculture to be 'permanently abolished,' Conservative immigration critic Michelle Rempel Garner says it's 'bunk' that Canadians won't work certain entry-level jobs — despite criticism from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business that the move would be 'ridiculous' and jeopardize rural businesses. Plus, after the NDP lost most of its MPs in the federal election, interim leader Don Davies says the leadership race underway this week is the party's chance to ‘reconnect and rebuild' its relationship with the working class.​

What does Mark Carney think? Plus - If two people are sober, should everyone else have to not drink at their wedding? GUETSS: Guidy Mamann - Managing Partner and Immigration Lawyer at Mamann Sandaluk LLP Monte MacGregor - Barrister & Solicitor - Rusonik, O’Connor, Robbins, Ross & Angelini LLP

Contingent workers, a group which includes gig workers, contract workers, and temporary foreign workers, are a growing segment of Canada's workforce. This trend shows no signs of slowing, and as a result there is an increasing need to protect those workers, who are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. Today's guest, Dr. Catherine Connelly, tells us about the current state of contingent work in Canada, and suggests some ways we can ensure the safety and security of Canadian contingent workers going forward. Dr. Connelly's 2023 book 'Enduring Work: Experiences with Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program': https://www.amazon.ca/Enduring-Work-Experiences-Canadas-Temporary/dp/0228016681 McMaster Organizational Behaviour Laboratory: https://mobl.ca/ Dr. Connelly's McMaster bio: https://mcrew.ca/member/catherine-connelly-2/ Stompin' Tom's 'Tillsonburg': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YouShACK-H4

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.    0:23 - Slow economic growth is the biggest challenge facing Canada. The Hunter Prize for Public Policy is here to solve it, by Sean Speer and Taylor Jackson 6:30 - Is ending the Temporary Foreign Worker Program a good idea?, by Peter Csillag   This program is narrated by automated voices.    Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content: https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify) Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en     CREDITS: Alisha Rao  – Producer & Editor   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca

Two international students from Surrey, B.C. face deportation after dragging the body of a 45-year-old man in a deadly hit and run. Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has launched a petition to shutter the Temporary Foreign Worker Program shortly after being sworn into office. A new study found that if Canada exported more LNG to other countries that rely on coal it could virtually erase it's global carbon footprint. Tune into The Daily Brief with Isaac Lamoureux and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textChristopher Balkaran dives into Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program with Professor Jason Foster from Athabasca University. We explore the realities of migrant labor, the economic dependency on foreign workers, and the impact on Canadian workers. Is the program a necessary economic tool, or has it become a permanent fixture in our labor market? Join us for a deep dive into the policies, challenges, and future of Canada's labor force.

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go. 0:55 - Bigger numbers, fewer safeguards, and no accountability—How to fix Canada's foreign worker program woes, by Peter Csillag 9:56 - When antisemitism no longer shocks, by Michael Geist This program is narrated by automated voices. If you enjoy The Hub's podcasts consider subscribing to our weekly email newsletter featuring our best insights and analysis. Free. Cancel anytime. Sign up now at https://thehub.ca/join/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts.On this week's episode we unpack the implications of the Canada Revenue Agency's decision to revoke the Jewish National Fund of Canada's charitable status on PALESTINE DEBRIEF, argue for the end of exploitation in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program on PULLBACK, look back at how charismatic free market politician Brad Wall dramatically changed a province's political culture forever on UNMAKING SASKATCHEWAN and ask what we can learn about the ongoing pandemic and how it's being handled and what that means for future global health crises on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 74 podcasts focusing on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated for community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, and at CiTR 101.9FM and CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Cape Breton.Financial support on this episode is courtesy of THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE. Find out more about Calgary's #1 podcast albertaadvantagepod.com.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com

Canada relies on migrant workers to fill labour gaps, but the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is rife with problems, with a recent United Nations report calling the program a “breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery”. Can this controversial program be fixed, or should it be scrapped altogether? Should all migrant workers be granted permanent residency status when they arrive here?  Kyla spoke with the Cooper Institute's Eliza MacLauchlan and Ryan MacRae. Eliza and Ryan are the lead authors of Permanent Jobs, Temporary People, a report that examines how the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is operating on Prince Edward Island.  Eliza and Ryan explain how the Temporary Foreign Worker Program has evolved, including its growing role in Atlantic Canada's seafood industry and the forms of exploitation that migrant workers face. They also discuss how to fix the most problematic elements of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and whether recent measures go far enough. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon!

He was the immigration minister when we rehauled the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. He's now the housing minister, tackling Canada's massive housing crisis. He's got a huge job.This week, host Mattea Roach asks the hard-hitting questions about mistakes the Liberals have made, and how they plan to fix it.Host: Mattea RoachCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Production Manager), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guests: Minister Sean FraserBackground reading:Liberal Housing PlanUN report on Canada's temporary foreign workers details the many ways they've been abused - CBC NewsHousing minister denies he ignored warning about immigration levels and housing supply - National PostFeds identify 56 government properties for conversion to affordable housing - CP24Sponsors: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today at douglas.ca/canadalandIf you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recently, the federal government announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program by reducing the number of workers employers can hire in an effort to weed out what it considers misuse and fraud in the system. To discuss the implications of these changes on businesses, workers, and the economy, we are joined by Mike Moffat, Director of the Smart Prosperity Institute; Dan Kelly, CEO and President of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business; Elizabeth Long, immigration lawyer for Long Mangalji LLP; and Jim Stanford, economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's podcast: Canada's courts fail to apply proper sentencing to drunk drivers who kill. Criminal code permits life in prison, but most sentences in the 3-4 year range. Guest: Ari Goldkind. Criminal lawyer. Media commentator Sheri Arsenault's son Bradley and two of his friends were killed in 2012 when a drunk driver's truck smashed into the car they were driving. Sheri Arsenault has been challenging successive federal governments to change criminal legislation to hold drunk drivers who kill to a higher level of personal responsibility and with more severe consequences than delivered by Canadian courts. Her work was set to bear fruit until the 2015 federal election shelved legislation which had been approved by then Canadian justice minister and attorney general Peter MacKay. Guests: Sheri Arsenault, lost her son in 2012 to a drunk driver The Temporary Foreign Workers Program, introduced by Pierre Trudeau in 1972 is chaotic and a failure under the Justin Trudeau government. - Also, private lawyers in Canada have put in place a website where an individual's support of pro-terrorist organizations (such as publicly supporting Hamas) can be reported to CBSA as a likely immigration violation. Guest: Richard Kurland. Vancouver immigration lawyer who has advised the federal and Quebec governments on immigration --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical Producer - Phil Figuerido  Podcast Producer - Jonathan Chung If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Trudeau government scrambles to right the Temporary Foreign Workers Program chaos, with federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland challenging both post-secondary colleges and universities, as well as employers, Professor Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Dalhousie University AgriFood lab expresses concerns that the TFWP will, or already has reached into the food chain. Guest: Professor Sylvain Charlebois. Director: Agrifood laboratory, Dalhousie University.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Increasing danger concerning possible terror/ISIS supporter-like attacks in Western nations including Canada. In Austria, where the CIA informed Austrian intelligence agencies of an ISIS-like plot with the intent to kill "tens of thousands" of Taylor Swift fans attending her concerts in Vienna, was the cause for the concerts this month to be canceled. In Canada, a parliamentary committee hearing is underway following the arrests and charges against 62 year old Ahmed Fouad Mostafa Eldidi and his 26 year old son Mostafa alleged to have been within hours of launching a terror murder attack in Toronto when they were arrested.  Will there be action or just poli-talk? Guest: Phil Gurski. President/CEO Borealis Risk Consulting. Former strategic analyist at CSIS specializing in violent Islamist-inspired homegrown terrorism and radicalization.  B.C. Provincial politics and British Columbians voting habits during federal elections are often a bit of a mystery to other Canadians. This week the sudden collapse of the BC United Party with leader Kevin Falcon standing beside BC Conservatives leader John Rustad and announcing BCU was suspending its provincial campaign just two months prior to the vote and throwing his support to the Conservatives in order to not split the right-of-centre vote. Why? Leaves MLA's for the official opposition BCU in limbo. So, what now on Canada's Pacific Coast?  Should we expect a merger of the federal Liberal and New Democrat parties before the upcoming national election? We ask a former B.C. NDP premier who became federal Minister of Health in the Paul Martin Liberal government for his view of British Columbia unexpected development, as well as for his thoughts on an announcement of a federal left-wing party comprised of what are now the LPC and NDP.  Guest: Ujjal Dosanh. Former British Columbia NDP premier and federal Liberal Minister of Health. Are Canada's teachers unions almost invariably opposed to decisions taken by provincial governments on the right side of the political spectrum? Do conservative provincial governments engage in battles with teachers unions in an attempt to satisfy their base?   Today and following a UNESCO advisory to end the use of mobile phones in classrooms worldwide, Ontario is the canary in the classroom for our discussion.   As students return to school in Ontario (and elsewhere in Canada) controversy over the ban/partial ban of classroom mobile phone use continues.  Guest: Karen LIttlewood. President. Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation As the Trudeau government scrambles to right the Temporary Foreign Workers Program chaos, with federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland challenging both post-secondary colleges and universities, as well as employers, Professor Sylvain Charlebois, director of the Dalhousie University AgriFood lab expresses concerns that the TFWP will, or already has reached into the food chain. Guest: Professor Sylvain Charlebois. Director: Agrifood laboratory, Dalhousie University.  Old enmities between brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have been overcome and OASIS, the British Super Band is returning to touring in Ireland, Wales and England, with tours outside Europe being discussed.  Other bands/rock acts to likely follow? And which have successfully already done this, or failed in the attempt? Also, what makes certain rock acts impervious to time? Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Burton Cummings come to mind. Guest: Eric Alper, multi-JUNO Award-winning music publicist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textI sit down with Ethan, founder of Take Back Canada, to delve into the motivations behind the movement, the complexities of Canada's immigration policies, and the influence of corporate interests on government decisions. Ethan shares his views on the need to reassess the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and reflects on the broader implications for Canada's future.1.Introduction and Ethan's Background (00:00 - 05:00)2.The Origins of Take Back Canada (05:01 - 10:00)3.Concerns Over Mass Immigration (10:01 - 20:00)4.Corporate Interests and Government Policies (20:01 - 30:00)5.The Impact on Canadian Society (30:01 - 40:00)6.Solutions and Policy Proposals (40:01 - 50:00)7.The Role of Nationalism in Modern Canada (50:01 - 01:00:00)8.Conclusion: A Call to Action (01:00:01 - 01:04:53)Support the Show.Visit my NEW Website! https://www.christopherbalkaran.comCheck out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspodTiktok @openmindspodcast

There will be fewer temporary foreign workers in Canada's workforce this year, but the impact this will have on the economy is unclear. Professor and economist Ather Akbari weighs in.

Podcast Show Notes: Uncovering TFWP Abuse: What Every Employer and Worker Needs to Know In this episode of the Canadian Immigration Podcast, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry discuss the growing issue of abuse within Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). They explore the legal obligations of employers, the rights of foreign workers, and the severe consequences of non-compliance with immigration and employment laws. Mark and Alicia provide an in-depth analysis of: Understanding the LMIA Process: An overview of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process and the employer's responsibilities in hiring foreign workers, emphasizing the illegality of charging workers fees for LMIAs. Recent Cases of Employer Abuse: Discussion on a recent case from Calgary where an employer was penalized for charging illegal fees and not paying overtime, highlighting the judicial consequences and restitution ordered by the court. Options for Abused Workers: A breakdown of the rights and options available to foreign workers who experience abuse, including applying for a Vulnerable Worker Open Work Permit and reporting abuse through government channels. Penalties for Employers and Misrepresentation: An explanation of the fines, penalties, and potential criminal charges employers can face for violating the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), including counselling misrepresentation and the importance of employers understanding their obligations under the law. Preventing Abuse and Ensuring Compliance: Practical advice for employers on maintaining compliance with Canadian immigration laws, and guidance for workers on how to protect themselves and report abuse if they are victims of exploitation. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the rights of foreign workers, the responsibilities of employers, and how to navigate the complexities of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Whether you're an immigration lawyer, consultant, employer, or prospective immigrant, this episode provides essential information to help you understand and comply with Canada's immigration laws. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

The federal government announced several changes to Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program on Monday, including a rollback of allowable positions to “weed out TFW Program misuse and fraud.” The changes were announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, heading into the federal cabinet meeting... Read More

Greg (@GregBradyTO) speaks with Dr. Christopher Worswick, Chair of the Department of Economics at Carleton University, about the negative impact of Canada's temporary foreign worker program and why we need to rethink our international migration policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady (@GregBradyTO) focuses in on the reunion of the Gallagher brothers from the 1990s band Oasis… no better person to talk about this reunion than Alan Cross (@alancross), the host of the Ongoing History of New Music. Next, Dr. Christopher Worswick, Chair of the Department of Economics at Carleton University, and we were talking about Canada's temporary foreign worker program – and why it needs to be scraped – not scaled back – but abolished. Lastly, Joanna Kyriazis, Director of Public Affairs for Clean Energy Canada.. talking about Canada slapping 100% tariffs on Chinese made electric vehicles.. Was this the right approach?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last two weeks, Liberal Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has said he's considering tightening Canada's temporary foreign worker program.This is amid criticism of its growing use and the conditions facing those who are in it.Since the Liberals first loosened the rules in response to the pandemic in 2021, the program has played a bigger part in our labour market, including with staff at large food and retail chains.Some Canadians believe that that's suppressing wages and taking away jobs from young people. So how valid are those fears? And is the program also exploiting the migrant workers themselves, who so often see their rights violated or ignored? Armine Yalnizyan is an economist, a columnist for the Toronto Star, and the Atkinson Fellow on the Future of Workers.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit:  https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

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In this video interview, Juliette Nicolaÿ, Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, discusses the importance of the Temporary Foreign Worker program to the national economy. Juliette Nicolaÿ PRESS RELEASE TORONTO, June 12, 2024 /CNW/ – As Ottawa is looking to overhaul its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, most agri-businesses (59%) say they would be in favour of a multi-employer work permit as an option, to enable employers to share a foreign worker, finds new research by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). However, the majority of agribusiness owners don't support sectoral and/or regional work permits whether it's under the current (59%) or a new program structure where a third party would recruit and dispatch a pool of foreign workers (50%), as they fear such permits could facilitate employee poaching and hinder retention. “While government is reviewing its TFW program, it needs to consider the practical needs of agri-businesses and the future of Canada's food security,” said Juliette Nicolaÿ, CFIB's policy analyst. “Farmers are already struggling with chronic staffing shortages and when they turn to foreign labour, it's only as a last resort because they can't find anyone locally. That's concerning given Canada's ageing population and a perceived lack of interest among Canadian workers in a career in agriculture.” CFIB data found that three in 10 agri-businesses hired foreign workers in 2023. The reliance on foreign workers is even more pronounced in certain regions, such as Quebec (51%), and sub-sectors characterized by labor intensive tasks, such as the fruits, vegetable and horticultural specialties (64%). According to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), among employers who hired TFWs, 92% said foreign workers helped them meet demand for their products or services, while 89% said that TFWs helped them stay in business. Myths surrounding TFWs There are many misconceptions around the program such as that TFWs aren't paid sufficient wages or they're mistreated by their employers. In fact, most (85%) TFWs are paid the same wage as Canadians, and only 3.5% are paid less. The federal government also conducts regular inspections to ensure health and safety of foreign workers, with 94% of employers inspected found to be compliant on 26 different criteria, according to ESDC. “While there may be isolated bad actors that should not be tolerated, agri-businesses highly value foreign workers, and they take time and effort to bring TFWs to Canada. They cover costs that go beyond wages like housing, transport, and health care. It is also common for farmers to have the same TFWs come back year after year. Some also sponsor foreign workers to become permanent residents,” said Francesca Basta, CFIB's research analyst. To improve the TFW program's efficiency, the federal government should consider: Reducing red tape associated with hiring TFWs, notably streamlining the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) process Allowing for the sharing or transferring foreign workers as an option (e.g., multi-employer work permit) Indexing the housing deduction to inflation – it is currently $30, which does not reflect real housing prices Allowing employers to match the wages offered by another employer with an LMIA in the same area to strengthen retention and curtail poaching. Provisions under the Employer Compliance Regime currently limit this. Reimbursing the employer for the costs associated with the administration and enforcement of the compliance inspection, should the LMIA not be issued Introducing a mechanism to compensate initial costs covered by the employer whose employee has been poached and streamlining access to new TFWs. Read the full Harvesting a solution: Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) key to mitigating agricultural labour shortages report here. About CFIB The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is Canada's largest association of small and medium-sized businesses with 97,000 members across every industry and region. CFIB is dedicated to increasing business owners' chances of success by driving policy change at all levels of government, providing expert advice and tools, and negotiating exclusive savings. Learn more at cfib.ca. Mario Toneguzzi Mario Toneguzzi is Managing Editor of Canada's Podcast. He has more than 40 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist, and editor. He was named in 2021 as one of the Top 10 Business Journalists in the World by PR News – the only Canadian to make the list. He was also named by RETHINK to its global list of Top Retail Experts 2024. 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Show Notes for Canadian Immigration Podcast Episode 136: The Future of Immigration in Canada 2024 Welcome to Episode 136 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. In this episode, Mark Holthe and Alicia Backman-Beharry discuss the future of immigration in Canada as we continue into 2024, focusing on recent announcements by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser and the potential impact on temporary and permanent residency pathways. Key Highlights: Minister's Speech on Immigration Intentions: Immigration Minister Sean Fraser delivered a speech outlining the government's intentions for immigration, emphasizing the need to balance economic needs with humanitarian commitments. Breakdown of Temporary Resident Numbers: Analysis of temporary resident numbers reveals that 42% are international students, 9% are under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, 44% are under the International Mobility Program, and 5% are Asylum seekers. The government aims to align temporary residence with economic goals. International Student Restrictions: The government has implemented restrictions on international students, including caps on study permits, increased minimum funds requirements, and limitations on spousal work permits. These measures aim to reduce the number of international students and ensure that schools focus on programs contributing to the workforce. LMIA Restrictions: The government has reduced the LMIA validity period from 18 months to 6 months, forcing employers to be more efficient in their recruitment and limiting the number of temporary foreign workers. Asylum and Humanitarian Restrictions: The government is considering restrictions on asylum seekers and humanitarian pathways, focusing on linking internationally recognized refugees with Canadian employers through the Economic Mobility Pathway for Refugees (EMPP). Future Plans for Temporary and Permanent Residency: Minister Fraser announced plans to expand the immigration levels plan to include both temporary resident arrivals and permanent resident arrivals. The government aims to ensure a robust pathway to permanent residency for those wishing to make Canada their long-term home. Practical Advice for Temporary Residents: Temporary residents in Canada should focus on improving their language skills, especially French language, securing employer support for LMIAs, and applying for work permits and post-graduation work permits promptly to maximize their chances of transitioning to permanent residency. Conclusion: The future of immigration in Canada is undergoing significant changes, with the government aiming to align temporary and permanent residency pathways with economic needs while maintaining humanitarian commitments. International students, temporary foreign workers, and asylum seekers should stay informed about policy changes and seek legal advice to navigate the evolving immigration landscape. For more information and assistance with Canadian immigration matters, you can book a consultation with Mark Holthe or Alicia Backman-Beharry through the following link: https://www.holthelaw.com/consultation