Fabian Lange, a Professor of Economics at McGill University, dives into the heated debate surrounding Canada's temporary foreign worker program amidst rising unemployment. He argues that foreign workers aren't the main culprits for job losses, especially among youth. Instead, broader economic factors like trade disputes play a significant role. Lange emphasizes the need for skill development to combat challenges in the job market and warns against drastic reforms to the program, highlighting its role in addressing labor shortages.
