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Canada Announces Reforms to Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Justin Barber

Oct 22, 2024

On October 21, 2024, Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program. These reforms are intended to address issues within the program and ensure it aligns with current labour market needs.

Effective November 8, 2024, the starting hourly wage for workers entering Canada through the high-wage stream will increase by 20% above the median wage in the respective province or territory. This adjustment raises the wage threshold by $5 to $8 per hour, depending on the location.

Beaver River Bridge Reopens with Temporary Structure

The Beaver River Bridge, located east of Beaverton, is now open to traffic. This development follows the installation of a temporary bridge by the Regional Municipality of Durham, with support from the Township of Brock and funding from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The temporary structure will remain in place

All-Way Stop Installed at Gamebridge Intersection

The Regional Municipality of Durham has installed a new all-way stop at the intersection of Regional Road 50 and Regional Road 51 in Gamebridge. This initiative is part of the Durham Vision Zero strategy, which aims to enhance road safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The all-way stop requires vehicles

Upcoming Energy from Waste Committee Meeting

The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) will hold its 54th meeting on Tuesday, November 26, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The meeting will be accessible to the public via live streaming on the Durham Region's official website. The agenda for the meeting is

Check It Out: Free Public Skate at Orono Arena

The Orono Arena & Community Centre will host a free public skating event on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. This event marks the start of the public skating season and is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) Darlington New Nuclear Project.

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Beaver River Bridge Reopens with Temporary Structure

All-Way Stop Installed at Gamebridge Intersection

Upcoming Energy from Waste Committee Meeting

Check It Out: Free Public Skate at Orono Arena