Angus-Reid – Temporary Foreign Workers: Canadians support reduced program; few want workers to have path to citizenship

Although not covered in the summary, the data tables highlight that non-white are more critical than white (I would have preferred an immigrant, born in Canada comparisons):

Part One: Views of Temporary Foreign Workers program

• Canadians say they hear more negative things than positive ones
• Most say number of workers too high
• Plurality say program should continue with changes

Part Two: Who benefits and loses from TFW program

• Most see a boon for business at the cost of labour market and housing
• Liberal supporters most positive, cross-partisan concern about impact on housing

Part Three: Concerns about treatment of workers, but little support for citizenship

• Majority say businesses that can’t afford to pay wages Canadians will take should close
• Many also say Canadians don’t want to do the jobs TFWs perform
• Majority say businesses treat TFWs unfairly; half say government exploits them
• Citizenship for TFWs not supported by many

Source: Temporary Foreign Workers: Canadians support reduced program; few want workers to have path to citizenship