Moving To Canada? Trudeau Government To Reduce Low Wage, Foreign Workers: Know Its Effects On Indian Students

The Trudeau government in Canada is reportedly making a bold move to curb low-wage temporary foreign workers which is expected to have far-reaching consequences, particularly for Indian students. Check out all the details in this article and how it might affect the Indian students who consider Canada as a promised land of opportunity.

Justin Trudeau Announces Cut-Down On Low-Wage And Foreign Workforce

According to a recent announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the government is planning to invest in Canadian workers and youth for which, it will be taking a bold initiative. After Statistics Canada revealed the increasing unemployment rate among Canadian youths which has hit a worrying 6.4 per cent in July, its highest point in over two years, many are left wondering when opportunities will improve.

We’re reducing the number of low-wage, temporary foreign workers in Canada.

The labour market has changed. Now is the time for our businesses to invest in Canadian workers and youth.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) August 26, 2024

“We’re reducing the number of low-wage, temporary foreign workers in Canada,” read one of the posts by Justin Trudeau on X, formerly known as Twitter. He added, “The labour market has changed. Now is the time for our businesses to invest in Canadian workers and youth.”

In a recent press conference, Trudeau mentioned, “It’s not fair to Canadians struggling to find a good job, and it’s not fair to those temporary foreign workers, some of whom are being mistreated and exploited,” as per a report by BBC.

According to a report by Reuters, he also said, “We're looking at the various streams to make sure that as we move forward, Canada remains a place that is positive in its support for immigration, but also responsible in the way we integrate and make sure there are pathways to success for everyone who comes to Canada,” during an interaction with the press. (Study Abroad Without IELTS)

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Impact On Indian Students

Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, said, “The Temporary Foreign Worker program was designed to address labour market shortages when qualified Canadians were not able to fill those roles. Right now, we know that there are more Canadians qualified to fill open positions. The changes we are making today will prioritise Canadian workers and ensure Canadians can trust the program is meeting the needs of our economy.”

While many Indian students find Canada an attractive destination, a land full of opportunities, the closing doors to low-wage jobs in Canada might force them to recalibrate their dreams of studying and working in the Great White North.

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