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[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

In light of today’s immigration levels announcement I thought I would share this evidence based report from @ScotiaBankEconomics BlueMatrix - Document Viewer ⁦@CdnChamberofCom⁩ ⁦@CFIB⁩ https://t.co/nZCwM5MjVh

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

We want you to join the newly established EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BOARD OF APPEAL. Apply before December 16, 2014 https://t.co/QdI6hEVGBb

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

Vous êtes invité à vous joindre au tout nouveau CONSEIL D’APPEL EN ASSURANCE-EMPLOI. Soumettez votre candidature avant le 16 décembre 2024. https://t.co/0OO6glBkK4

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

Déclaration conjointe de la Table ronde sur l’emploi et les compétences
@CFIB @CdnChamberofCom @BizCouncilofCan @conseilpatronat @UniforTheUnion @PresidentCLC @DennisDarbyCME

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

@"Le 15 octobre 2024
Déclaration conjointe de la Table ronde sur l’emploi et les compétences
"https://t.co/KNaYF9i4qt on @LinkedIn

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

See a statement issued today by the Commissioner for Workers and myself today and supported by national employer and labour organizations. @CdnChamberofCom @BizCouncilofCan @UniforTheUnion @PresidentCLC @CHBANational @BuildForceCan @CFIB

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

@"October 15, 2024

Joint Statement from the Jobs and Skills Roundtable

"https://t.co/mitprNNazd on @LinkedIn

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

@"October 15, 2024

Joint Statement from the Jobs and Skills Roundtable

"https://t.co/mitprNNazd on @LinkedIn

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

@"Le 15 octobre 2024
Déclaration conjointe de la Table ronde sur l’emploi et les compétences
"https://t.co/KNaYF9i4qt on @LinkedIn

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

@"October 15, 2024

Joint Statement from the Jobs and Skills Roundtable

"https://t.co/mitprNNazd on @LinkedIn

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

A Thoughtful Approach to Global Talent Will Help Build Canada’s Economic Future via @futureconomy
https://t.co/bm0uq0wd2u

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

Over my 30 year career at CFIB, the Temporary Foreign Worker program has been one of the most challenging files. Employers who use it have become an easy target. While there are legitimate criticisms, the rhetoric is oven over the top (such as the recent UN report).

The program has been a huge net winner for Canadian employers, Canadian workers and foreign workers too. One of its features is that the dial can be turned up or down, depending on the current labour market.

It was entirely reasonable for the government to turn the dial up after the pandemic as the labour market was broken and employers were desperate for people in so many occupational categories. It is also reasonable for the government to turn the dial down today as the labour supply has improved.

Today's changes will have serious negative consequesnces for many sectors and communities. While care was taken with agri-business/food, construction and health care, other important sectors will be hit hard - particularly hospitality and travel/tourism.

The 10% cap will be a disaster in resort communities (eg. Banff and Whistler) where there is virtually no one available to work.

While wages are always a part of the discussion, TFWs are far more expensive than Canadian workers. Not only does government set the prevailing wage rate, but the employer must pay $10-15K in fees and return transportation to the worker's home country.

Canada needs to have an adult conversation about the labour market and admit that there are many jobs and locations where there aren't enough Canadians to fill the gaps. TFWs can help supplement the Canadian labour force and ensure Canadians can work.

CFIB has consistently supported the TFW program as a pathway to permanent residency. This is the way to balance the relationship between workers and employers.

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

Employer groups have zero tolerance for abuse and reject notion that TW program leads to slavery https://t.co/cV1wuD3i2O

[Nancy Healey @NancyHealey13]

Les groupes d’employeurs ne tolèrent aucun mauvais traitement et rejettent l’idée que le programme des travailleurs étranger temporaires PTET mène à l’esclavage https://t.co/ShFUfGW5h8

[Sénatrice Diane Bellemare @sendbellemare]

(1/3) I am pleased to announce that S-244 passed third reading in the Senate today. It aims to establish the Employment Insurance Council to strengthen social dialogue in the labour market.

[Dan Kelly @CFIB]

Canada is reviewing its Temporary Foreign Worker program: Agri-businesses want streamlined processes, more flexibility to stay competitive https://t.co/Rma1W3ChDY

[CFIB News @CFIBNews]

Canada is reviewing its Temporary Foreign Worker program: Agri-businesses want streamlined processes, more flexibility to stay competitive.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/47LX7LivG4

[Sénatrice Diane Bellemare @sendbellemare]

5/5 - Many thanks to the following parliamentarians for their much appreciated contributions: @SenatorACardozo ; @SenKristaRoss ; @SenatorHYussuff ; @LouiseChabotBQ ; @alexboulerice

[Sénatrice Diane Bellemare @sendbellemare]

4/5 - The text of Bill S-244, the list of participants and theresults of the survey are available at the following address: https://t.co/5f5Z33KW6t

[Sénatrice Diane Bellemare @sendbellemare]

3/5 – There was unanimous support for Bill S-244.

[Sénatrice Diane Bellemare @sendbellemare]

2/5 - The aim of this initiative was to re-establish the social dialogue on workforce and skills development, as well as review the status of Bill S-244.

[Sénatrice Diane Bellemare @sendbellemare]

1/5 - Representatives of Canada’s major employer associations and unions met today at the Senate Building in Ottawa. #SenCA #cndpoli #employmentinsurance #economy @NancyHealey13 @LalibertePierre