CFIB Warns Expiring Work Permits Could Deepen Labour Shortages for Small Businesses

CFIB warns expiring work permits could deepen labour shortages for small businesses

A small business advocacy group is warning that the expiry of more than 1.3 million work permits by the end of 2026 could create significant economic and labour challenges across Canada.

More than 1.3 million temporary work permits set to expire by the end of 2026, leaving small businesses scrambling

Canadian Federation of Independent Business calls for adjustments to immigration programming to avoid disruptions

More than 1.3 million temporary work permits set to expire by the end of 2026, leaving small businesses scrambling: CFIB

According to CFIB’s Monthly Business Barometer, skilled labour shortages remain the second highest constraint on sales and growth for 39% of small businesses. The post More than 1.3 million temporary work permits set to expire by the end of 2026, leaving small businesses scrambling: CFIB appeared first on Retail Insider.

CFIB Urges Government To Improve Temporary Foreign Worker Process With More Than 1.3M Permits Set To Expire In 2026

More than 1.3 million work permits are set to expire by the end of 2026, threatening significant economic and labour challenges, warns the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. “Thousands of workers could be forced to leave or left in limbo waiting for an extension or a new permit,” said Dan Kelly, CFIB president, in a news release. “Some estimates show more than 300,000 work permits are due to expire by the end of March alone. Many emplo…

Canadian Federation Of Independent Business Calls For TFW Program Support

OTTAWA — More than 1.3 million work permits are set to expire by the end of 2026, threatening major economic and labour challenges, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “The economic fallout could be massive. Thousands of workers could be forced to leave or left in limbo waiting for an extension or a new permit. Some estimates show more than 300,000 work permits are due to expire by the end of March alone. Many em…