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Elizabeth Thomson’s policy on temporary foreign workers

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Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada?

  Party’s support baseNeither, maintain the current amount

Elizabeth Thomson’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Decrease, and only allow for industries with a shortage of Canadian workers

The NDP has expressed concerns about the impact of the temporary foreign worker program on Canadian workers and has called for reforms to ensure that Canadian workers are not displaced. This includes focusing on industries with a shortage of Canadian workers, which aligns with this answer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Neither, current temporary foreign workers should be granted citizenship

The NDP has advocated for pathways to permanent residency for temporary foreign workers, which would include granting citizenship to some current temporary foreign workers. However, they have not explicitly called for granting citizenship to all current temporary foreign workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Neither, replace it with a work VISA program

While the NDP has not specifically called for replacing the temporary foreign worker program with a work VISA program, they have called for reforms to the program, including better protections for workers and pathways to permanent residency. This suggests that they may be open to alternative approaches to managing temporary foreign workers in Canada. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Decrease

The NDP has not explicitly called for a decrease in the number of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada. However, they have expressed concerns about the program's impact on Canadian workers and have called for reforms to ensure that Canadian workers are not displaced. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Neither, maintain the current amount

The NDP has not taken a clear stance on maintaining the current number of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada. Their focus has been on improving the program and ensuring that it benefits both Canadian workers and temporary foreign workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Increase

The NDP has not explicitly advocated for increasing the number of temporary foreign workers allowed into Canada. However, they have called for improvements to the program, such as better protections for workers and pathways to permanent residency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Decrease, and end the temporary foreign worker program

The NDP has not called for an end to the temporary foreign worker program. Instead, they have focused on improving the program and ensuring that it benefits both Canadian workers and temporary foreign workers. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

New Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Neither, maintain the current amount

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 610 voters that identify as New Democratic.

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