07/25/2026
The jobs most commonly filled by Temporary Foreign Workers are often the ones young Canadians say they don't want.
New CFIB research highlights a growing mismatch between the roles many small businesses need to fill and the jobs young Canadians are willing to take.
From overnight shifts and physically demanding work to opportunities in rural and remote communities, these labour gaps continue to create significant challenges for employers across the country.
Our latest research examines why the Temporary Foreign Worker Program remains an important source of labour for many small businesses and explores policy solutions to help address persistent labour shortages.
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