News of the Day: Struggling Tim Hortons Franchisee Cites Limits to Foreign Workers: Report

News of the day: Struggling Tim Hortons franchisee cites limits to foreign workers: Report

It’s Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here are the top stories we’re following today

TFWs make up over 80% of the staff at some Tim Hortons

Court filings show temporary foreign workers made up as much as 83 per cent of staff at one Eastern Ontario Tim Hortons, with similar figures seen across the board.

Tim Hortons operator says foreign-worker restrictions contributed to insolvency

Subhead:Tim Hortons has faced significant criticism for relying heavily on temporary foreign workers as the unemployment rate in Canada remains high.#   A Tim Hortons operator that relied on temporary foreign workers for 83 percent of staff at one eastern Ontario restaurant has blamed federal hiring restrictions for its financial troubles, according to bankruptcy filings reported by Blacklock’s Reporter. MGB Ventures Inc., which operated six Tim…