Federal government announces changes to temporary foreign worker and residence programs

By Anosha Khan (September 18, 2024, 5:06 PM EDT) -- The federal government has announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) effective Sept. 26, prompted by a softening labour market and aimed at further reducing "the reliance of Canadian employers” on the program. In addition, Ottawa is managing temporary resident arrivals by reducing the cap on international student study permits....