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Aug., 10, 2023 \u2013 Ottawa is introducing a new three-year pilot program that would incentivize employers to follow worker-protection rules by making it easier for them to hire temporary foreign workers.<\/p>\n

Under the pilot program, companies with a good track record would only need to prove that they require temporary foreign workers every three years, instead of every 18 months.<\/p>\n

The employer\u2019s trusted status would also be flagged to potential workers in the government\u2019s job bank.<\/p>\n

The temporary foreign worker program is designed to attract workers from abroad to fill short-term labour market gaps in cases where no Canadians or permanent residents are available.<\/p>\n

Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault, who made the announcement, says employers involved in the pilot program will need to go through a more rigorous upfront assessment.<\/p>\n

Agricultural companies will be able to apply to be part of the pilot in September, and all other employers will be eligible in January.<\/p>\n

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 9, 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n