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Applications for labour market impact assessments have surged in Western Canada, rising by more than 80 per cent since last year.

The program, beginning in January, is driven by a critical labor shortage across the country

In a bid to address a crippling labor shortage and help keep families together, Canada is making it possible for the first time for spouses and working-age children of temporary foreign workers to work legally in the country themselves. The program, to be rolled out in three phases beginning in January, will remain in place…

The story of Danilo de Leon’s journey of leaving behind his family in the Philippines to work abroad is perhaps the story of most Filipino migrant workers, especially parents. He did so, after all, to provide a better future for his two children.

Rights groups say permanent status will help prevent abuse and allow foreign workers in Canada to defend their rights.