Tim Hortons to Hire 10,000 Local Employees, Reduce Foreign Worker Program Reliance

Tim Hortons announced a commitment to hire 10,000 local employees across Canada, signaling a significant reduction in its reliance on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The company stated the program is no longer necessary as it shifts towards local recruitment.

25 May, 18:54 — 25 May, 20:22

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This announcement is significant as it addresses concerns about the role of foreign workers in the Canadian labor market and could impact local employment opportunities. It also reflects a shift in strategy for a major Canadian employer regarding its workforce sourcing.

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Tim Hortons plans to hire 10,000 local employees in Canada
The company intends to reduce its reliance on the Temporary Foreign Worker program

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Tim Hortons previously lobbied the government to expand the Temporary Foreign Worker program

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Tim Hortons commits to hiring 10,000 local employees, scaling back on temporary foreign workers

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/c740d54e-e56d-47c4-a443-0cbe5b5a903c,1779739078656/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C136%2C3000%2C1687%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='A Tim Hortons coffee shop is shown in downtown Toronto.' width='620' height='349' title='A Tim Hortons coffee shop is shown in downtown Toronto on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Fast-food fans no longer have to go to, or even order from, their favourite eateries to indulge in a menu item. Grocery stores now stock a wide arr...

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national-postMostly Factual18h ago

Tim Hortons says Temporary Foreign Worker program ‘no longer necessary’, turns to hiring locally

The restaurant chain has previously lobbied the government to expand the program

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Tim Hortons says Temporary Foreign Worker program ‘no longer necessary’, turns to hiring locally

Tim Hortons commits to hiring 10,000 local employees, scaling back on temporary foreign workers

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