The Liberal government’s decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate about whether governments should even try to address labour shortages.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that his government is bringing back stricter rules to stem the flow of low-wage temporary foreign workers, and he urged businesses to hire and train Canadian workers.

Many economists argue that a tight labour market is good for workers and the economy because shortages force businesses to raise wages and invest more in productivity-enhancing technology{ai:summary}<p>The Liberal government intends to reinstate stricter regulations for the temporary foreign worker program, reverting to previous rules after initially easing them to assist businesses post-pandemic. Prime Minister Trudeau is encouraging businesses to focus on hiring and training Canadians.</p><p>The move has ignited debate over the government's role in managing labor shortages and the implications for businesses reliant on foreign workers. #economy</p>

Canada reckons with its approach to labour shortages

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