Canada – Replace temporary foreign workers program by special visa says Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB)

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on Ottawa to replace its controversial temporary foreign worker program with a visa that would provide a path to permanent residence for entry-level employees from abroad.

The organization says in a report released today it’s proposing the Introduction to Canada Visa that would address labour shortages for small businesses…

The CFIB’s proposed new visa would give foreign workers in entry-level categories an opportunity to work with an employer for two years as a defined step towards permanent residency.

Kelly also says that under the proposals any company seeking to hire an entry-level worker from abroad would have to employ a Canadian employee at the same wage.

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at CFIB wants temporary foreign workers program replaced by special visa – Politics – CBC News.