Temporary foreign worker program as a way to tackle labour shortages in Canada

In December 2021, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) published a new report arguing that the temporary foreign worker program (TFWP) is the main way to solve the labour shortages in the country.

According to the CFIB report, more than half of small Canadian businesses experience labour shortages and have difficulties with hiring, retaining, or getting staff to work the hours needed.

In addition, due to the labour shortages, about a third of small businesses abandoned or delayed projects, turning down contracts and sales.

CFIB claims that temporary foreign workers can help tackle the labour shortage problem in agriculture and professional services. The Federation recommended improving the TFWP to invite more workers to Canada.

#CFIB, #TFWP, #temporary_workers, #labour_shortage

https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers.html

December 14, 2021

Ottawa named 12 members of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

One of the most important committee's has been formed for Immigration for Canada. This committee although does not pass legislation for new programs is formed to present weaknesses and so the sitting Parliament where the, a. shortfalls are in current immigration programs. b. lists recommendations on what needs to be improved. c. recommends changes to current programs or where they should look at areas of focus to improve immigration. last years standing committee listed 38 shortfalls in the immigration system that need to be address. New members of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) who will monitor immigration-related federal policies have been chosen for the 44th parliamentary session. The committee consists of 12 elected Members of Parliament (MPs) from every political party. CIMM oversees matters relating to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) and closely monitors how these institutions are operating, following their mandates, and getting managed. The Standing Committee also examines policies and backlogs on immigration, as well as their objectives and effectiveness. #IRCC, #CIMM, #MPs, #IRB, #standingcommittee https://www.ourcommons.ca/Committees/en/CIMM

December 14, 2021

Immigration Minister marked International Human Rights Day

On December 10, 2021, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser issued a statement on International Human Rights Day, celebrating the importance of human rights and calling on all Canadians to strive for equality and against discrimination.

He announced his pride for Canada’s long history of providing refuge to people whose rights are threatened, ‘from the Vietnamese boat people in the 1970’s to the more recent Operation Syrian Refugees.’

He also mentioned this year’s significance as in 2021, the Government launched a unique Human Rights Defenders immigration stream to protect and promote human rights.

#Fraser, #InternationalHumanRightsDay, #humanrights

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2021/12/minister-fraser-marks-international-human-rights-day.html

https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/statement-minister-fraser-marks-international-human-rights-day-842478382.html

December 13, 2021

Canada updated border measures and requirements

On December 10, 2021, the Government of Canada updated border measures and requirements in response to the COVID-19 Omicron variant.

As of now, all fully vaccinated individuals who have been in any country other than Canada and the United States in the 14 days before their entry to Canada may be selected for testing upon arrival.

Those who have positive test results will have to quarantine in a suitable place until they receive a negative test result.

They will be allowed to take public transportation to their place of quarantine. The Government will also increase the number of travellers selected for testing to 100% in the coming weeks.

#COVID_19, #Omicron, #travel_restrictions, #Travel_requirements, #Border

https://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/covid/menu-eng.html

December 13, 2021