JAPA: Canada to Tighten Rules for Hiring Foreign Workers

Canada plans to reduce the number of temporary foreign workers entering the country, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a brief statement posted on his social media account on Wednesday, Trudeau announced that companies will now face stricter requirements when hiring foreign workers.

Businesses will be required to prove that they cannot find Canadian workers for the job before being allowed to hire from abroad. “We’re going to have fewer temporary foreign workers in Canada,” Trudeau said. “Stricter rules will make companies prove why they can’t hire Canadian workers first.”

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This policy change comes as Canada faces rapid population growth, largely due to immigration. The influx of international students, foreign workers, and individuals fleeing crises has outpaced job creation, putting pressure on the labor market.

The new rules aim to balance the demand for skilled labor while prioritizing job opportunities for Canadians as the country continues its post-pandemic recovery.