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The temporary foreign worker program: Where are we and how did we get here?

Date and time

2015.03.26, 4:00 PM

Details

although the temporary Foreign worker program plays a critical role in the western canadian economy the government has recently implemented reforms that restrict the use of temporary Foreign workers, especially those who are classified as low-skilled. this workshop will review the factors that led to the reform and examine its impact, which is felt primarily by firms in the west.

OrGanizers: FaraHnaz bandaLi
Janet Lane

participants: robert Vineberg, Evolution Of The Temporary Foreign Worker Program

FaraHnaz bandaLi, Overhaul Of The Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Janet Lane, Impact Of Reforms To The Temporary Foreign Worker Program
JiM Frideres, Recommendations For The Temporary Foreign Worker Program

DiscUssant: rosLyn kunin

Venue

Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

City

Vancouver

Country

Canada

Links

Economic sectors

General relevance - all sectors

Target groups

Public awareness, Researchers, and NGOs/community groups/solidarity networks

Geographical focuses

British Columbia

Languages

English