March 18, 2025

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Christopher Balkaran dives into Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program with Professor Jason Foster from Athabasca University. We explore the realities of migrant labor, the economic dependency on foreign workers, and the impact on Canadian workers. Is the program a necessary economic tool, or has it become a permanent fixture in our labor market? Join us for a deep dive into the policies, challenges, and future of Canada’s labor force.

🎙 Host: Christopher Balkaran

📢 Guest: Jason Foster, Director of Parkland Institute, Labour Relations Expert

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Jason Foster

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Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Canada Immigration

Migrant Labor

Labour Market

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