CFIB Worried About Possible Impact with 1.3M Temporary Work Permits Set to Expire

CFIB Worried About Possible Impact with 1.3M Temporary Work Permits Set to Expire

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says 1.3 million temporary work permits are set to expire this...

Over 1.3M Expiring Work Permits May Trigger Major Labour Shortages In 2026

More than 1.3 million work permits are set to expire by the end of 2026, threatening significant economic and labour challenges, warns the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). “The economic fallout could be massive. Thousands of workers could be forced to leave or left in limbo waiting for an extension or a new permit. Some estimates show more than 300,000 work permits are due to expire by the end of March alone. Many employers ar…

Canadian Federation of Independent Business - More than 1.3 million temporary work permits set to expire by the end of 2026, leaving small businesses scrambling

More than 1.3 million work permits are set to expire by the end of 2026, threatening significant economic and labour challenges, warns the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Small businesses call for “grandfathering” temporary foreign workers whose permits are set to expire

The lobby group that represents small businesses is calling on the government to “grandfather” 1.3 million temporary foreign workers (TFWs) whose permits expire in 2026, arguing that sending them back will cause “significant economic and labour challenges.” The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is not buying the argument that these TFWs are taking away jobs from Canadian citizens and permanent residents at a time of high unemplo…