Human Resources Quebec carriers face unique hurdles when recruiting foreign workers July 24, 2023 Foreign labor is a highly attractive option against a backdrop of trucking labor shortages. But navigating international recruiting efforts is no easy task – particularly in Quebec, where provincial and…
Human Resources Increase in TFW truck drivers welcomed, but falls short of need November 1, 2022 The federal government approved 2,902 temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to be hired as transport truck drivers in the second quarter of the year — up from 1,802 the previous quarter,…
Human Resources Ottawa fast-tracks hiring of temporary foreign workers May 12, 2020 OTTAWA, Ont. – The federal government has announced a new policy, which will drastically reduce the time it takes for a temporary foreign worker to start a new job. The…
Business Management FOUR WAYS TO GET INTO TROUBLE USING THE TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKER PROGRAM September 2, 2014 Is there a more contentious issue in Canadian trucking today than the Temporary Foreign Worker Program? As most of you know, this program allows trucking companies and other employers of…
Business Management Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker program explained August 21, 2014 BCTA Webinar explores changes to the TFW program and highlights how the Provincial Nominee Program can help address a shortage of qualified drivers
Business Management PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS VS. FAST FOOD EMPLOYEES July 21, 2014 There’s been a lot in the news regarding temporary foreign worker programs and the government’s tightening of the rules in an attempt to stem the flow of foreign workers entering…
Transportation APTA says Atlantic Canada needs temporary foreign truckers June 24, 2014 DIEPPE, N.B. – The inability to hire temporary foreign workers will result in trucks being parked across Atlantic Canada. By altering the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and making it both…
