Randy Boissonnault

Randy Boissonnault, the Liberal Employment Minister, discusses the pressing issues surrounding Canada's temporary foreign worker program. He considers reforms in response to concerns about exploitation and wage suppression. The program's expansion since the pandemic has led to significant labor market impacts, particularly in food and retail sectors. Economist Armine Yalnizyan highlights the struggles faced by migrant workers, including rights violations and threats to job security for Canadian youth, emphasizing the urgent need for policy changes.