Temporary Foreign Workers In Canada

Canada as a first world country is a highly sought after final destination for immigrants seeking a better life. It is no surprise then that the government of Canada has strict guidelines in place to allow in only those who are deemed to be beneficial in improving the nation as a whole. However this would exclude a vast majority of migrants who do not have the right skills, education, or capital to be let into the country to immigrate or work. The solution, the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP), a policy enacted by the government to allow employers to hire workers from outside the country. Although this policy was passed with good intentions today it is clear to see that employers have taken advantage of this policy for economic reasons …show more content…
The way this policy is worded would have the reader believe that the Canadian government is doing its utmost to give Canadians first call on potential jobs in that industry however the article “Farmers wants feds to allow more seasonal foreign workers” quotes the president of Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan as saying “there are some jobs that we can’t get Canadians to do” (Cotter). It is therefore not simply a matter of giving Canadians a chance to work in the agricultural industry. Canadians simply do not wish to work in that sector. Besides the fact that farm work more or less comes down to menial labour in rural communities for low pay, many Canadians would likely feel better suited to a job that actively uses their skills gained from education in order to attain a high paying job. This forces employers to hire seasonal labourers in order to keep up with economic demands. Once again this is also a legal grey area for employers and workers. The employers need workers and the workers need