Update: Moratorium On The Food Services Sector’s Access To The Temporary Foreign Worker Program

May 9, 2014 – It's been two weeks since the Minister of Employment and Social Development Canada imposed a moratorium on the Food Services Sector's access to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in response to allegations that the program was being abused in order to displace Canadian workers. At the same time the Minister announced a comprehensive review of the program and indicated that the moratorium would remain in effect until the review is complete.

That announcement immediately prompted questions about the breadth of the moratorium and its implications for employers and workers across Canada.  Below you will find answers to some of the more common questions about the moratorium and what it means for you.