Government Responds to Rural Workforce Pressures

The Government of Canada has announced new Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) measures. This is a direct response to concerns Canada’s hotel industry has raised with government.

The new adjustments, including an exemption on TFW caps for seasonal tourism positions, provide additional support for employers in rural communities and recognize the workforce realities facing hotels and tourism operators across the country.

After months of discussion with the government, we are pleased they listened to industry recommendations and introduced targeted changes to address the impact federal policies have had on hotels. This is a positive step forward for Canada’s hotel industry and the communities our members support.

We will continue working with the government, while remaining committed to attracting and developing domestic talent, to ensure hotel and tourism operators across the country have access to the workforce needed to support Canada’s growing economy.

Government of Canada Announcement Workforce Policy Recommendations