Federal Immigration Minister John McCallum expects a report next month on a revamp to the temporary foreign worker program. The reforms followed a number of controversies that dogged the program, including reports of fast-food franchise restaurants favouring temporary foreign workers over local employees. In areas such as Alberta, he said, there's a strong demand for temporary foreign workers in the agriculture, hospitality and meat-packing sectors. "What we are seeking to find is a middle ground where there are legitimate needs for temporary foreign workers in certain areas, certain industries," the minister said Friday. "As well, we want to have a pathway to permanent residency for those temporary foreign workers.

Source: CBC News August 19, 2016 23:03 UTC