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Canada Targets Reduced Foreign Worker Reliance Amid Concerns

10/7/2025

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Canada aims to cut the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program’s share to under 5% by 2027, down from 7.3% in 2024.
Rural employers rely on the TFW Program to fill labor gaps, while critics warn of exploitation and wage suppression.
A Canadian Tire store owner was fined for violating TFW guidelines, underscoring enforcement issues and prompting calls for reform.

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Story summary

Canada aims to cut the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program’s share to under 5% by 2027, down from 7.3% in 2024.
Rural employers rely on the TFW Program to fill labor gaps, while critics warn of exploitation and wage suppression.
A Canadian Tire store owner was fined for violating TFW guidelines, underscoring enforcement issues and prompting calls for reform.