I think talent pipelines start early on. We need to ensure that StatsCan is collecting a robust set of data to enable education quality...to make the right choices. Labour shortages cost an estimated $3 billion in lost sales in 2020.
By implementing a trusted employer program for temporary foreign workers to ensure regular users of the program, the government should commit to a timely approval of labour market impact assessment applications for TFWs within six to eight weeks. It should ensure a transparent tracking process to confirm timelines are being met, including easy and accessible quarterly reports.
If allowed, I'll turn to my colleague, Jarred, to see if he has anything to add.