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Ottawa Must Cancel or Significantly Reform Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Says Eby

Premier David Eby cites increased youth unemployment, overburdened social services, and potential fraud as reasons to cancel or reform the temporary foreign worker program in British Columbia.

  • Eby, the BC premier, says Canada's temporary foreign worker program should be cancelled or reformed due to high youth unemployment and infrastructure strain.
  • The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses opposes scrapping the program, arguing it is vital for many small businesses.
  • Conservative leaders Poilievre and Rustad suggest exemptions for agriculture while addressing labour needs.
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Expert 'taken aback' by Eby foreign worker claims, says axing program won't fix woes

VICTORIA — An immigration expert says ending the temporary foreign worker program won't solve "deep structural problems" with housing and other issues in British Columbia, while having "problematic consequences" for labour availability.

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Today In BC broke the news on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
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