‘Noose around my neck’: Tech professionals rethink life in US amid immigration curbs
- Since Fall 2024, the Canadian government has tightened the Temporary Foreign Worker Program regulations, impacting businesses in rural areas like northwest B.C. That rely on foreign workers.
- John Farrell reported that foreign workers are essential in their town, stating, "In our town, foreign workers are not a convenience, they are a necessity."
- Businesses like Opa Sushi and Highliner Hotel face severe staff shortages, leading to closures and financial losses, as explained by co-owner Kristi Farrell.
- The federal government is urged to revise immigration policies to better support rural areas, as emphasized by John Farrell's plea for immediate action.
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Northwest B.C. businesses on brink of collapse as immigration rules devastate foreign worker supply
"In our town, foreign workers are not a convenience, they are a necessity," John Farrell said in a presentation to city council.
·Waterloo, Canada
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