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The trend isn't confined to the Bow Valley or even to Alberta. The federal government has temporarily eased limits on how many temporary foreign workers a business can hire in low-wage positions, and employers across Canada have increasingly made use of the program.

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[–] girlfreddy 8 points 2 years ago

I hate that companies use the option of paying temp foreign workers low wages instead of gov'ts raising minimum wages across the board. It all just seems so damn dystopian. :(

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

From the article

A Canadian, or a New Zealander on a working holiday visa, who takes a housekeeping job in Banff could quit their job at any time if they get a better offer elsewhere.

But temporary foreign workers have work permits that are tied to a specific employer. While they can change jobs in Canada, they would need a new work permit and an offer from another employer that has already received permission to hire a temporary foreign worker.

Damn.

[–] AngryMulbear 7 points 2 years ago

Modern day slavery

[–] Bo7a 3 points 2 years ago

And the next time the NDP is in power we will hear how these limits are their fault.