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Canada's PM Targets Foreign Worker Cap Amid Labor Shortages

10/7/2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to reduce temporary foreign workers and international students to under 5% of Canada's population by 2027.
The Brandon Chamber of Commerce cites ongoing labor shortages, with roles unfilled for more than a year.
Analysts warn against abrupt changes and push broader reforms; economists favor earnings-based selection, while the government aims to prioritize high-skilled candidates.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to reduce temporary foreign workers and international students to under 5% of Canada's population by 2027.
The Brandon Chamber of Commerce cites ongoing labor shortages, with roles unfilled for more than a year.
Analysts warn against abrupt changes and push broader reforms; economists favor earnings-based selection, while the government aims to prioritize high-skilled candidates.