TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
#91
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
It seems like they updated the ESDC notice two days ago in order to make clear exactly which jobs are affected by the moratorium. It now indicates that only food service jobs with those NOCs are affected. So, if a job shares a similar NOC but does not involve food service, then the moratorium doesn't apply. Here's the link to the modified page stating this:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/forei...ef/index.shtml
I'm guessing this means that they got a lot of emails and calls about this moratorium. During the past week or so, they also put up a list of frequently asked questions. It can be found here:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/forei..._ref/q_a.shtml
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/forei...ef/index.shtml
I'm guessing this means that they got a lot of emails and calls about this moratorium. During the past week or so, they also put up a list of frequently asked questions. It can be found here:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/forei..._ref/q_a.shtml
#92
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
It seems like they updated the ESDC notice two days ago in order to make clear exactly which jobs are affected by the moratorium. It now indicates that only food service jobs with those NOCs are affected. So, if a job shares a similar NOC but does not involve food service, then the moratorium doesn't apply. Here's the link to the modified page stating this:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/forei...ef/index.shtml
I'm guessing this means that they got a lot of emails and calls about this moratorium. During the past week or so, they also put up a list of frequently asked questions. It can be found here:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/forei..._ref/q_a.shtml
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/forei...ef/index.shtml
I'm guessing this means that they got a lot of emails and calls about this moratorium. During the past week or so, they also put up a list of frequently asked questions. It can be found here:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/forei..._ref/q_a.shtml
it's lifted soon so that you can continue with your plans.
#93
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
Thanks for the best wishes. It looks like it will be lifted soon. The ESDC minister seems to be giving consistent updates on progress to news outlets. Earlier this week, he mentioned a plan to increase the $275 fee to help pay for the enforcement of program regulations. At least the review is moving forward. Hopefully, they're done with their review within the next 2 - 3 weeks.
#94
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
It looks like they're getting ready to end the moratorium on restaurants soon and make their reformations to the TFWP. I just came across a news article where the mayor of Banff said that she was told by Jason Kenney's chief of staff that the process of reforming the TFWP would take weeks instead of months:
http://www.rmoutlook.com/article/201...n-tfw-decision
This conversation between the mayor and the feds took place on May 9 and I see that the feds made a few suggestions for reforms yesterday. This is good progress and it probably indicates that the ban is likely to be lifted by this month's end.
http://www.rmoutlook.com/article/201...n-tfw-decision
This conversation between the mayor and the feds took place on May 9 and I see that the feds made a few suggestions for reforms yesterday. This is good progress and it probably indicates that the ban is likely to be lifted by this month's end.
#95
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
Here's a link to an article in which Jason Kenney says that it will take approximately one month for him to announce his fixes to the program:
http://www.630ched.com/2014/05/21/lu...n-tfw-program/
At least we now know how long we should expect to wait for a decision. I hope that these fixes result in the end of the ban.
http://www.630ched.com/2014/05/21/lu...n-tfw-program/
At least we now know how long we should expect to wait for a decision. I hope that these fixes result in the end of the ban.
#96
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
I hope this all works out and my work place can sponsor me or else it's going to be a pretty miserable year
#97
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
The ban will most likely at the same time as when ESDC Minister Jason Kenney announces his changes to the public. On May 20, he said that it will take about a month, so we should hear the final verdict by June 20 (more or less).
#98
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
I found another update. ESDC has yet again changed modified their moratorium notice on May 22. This includes specifications as to which kinds of food service places are affected by the moratorium. Here's the link:
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/forei...ef/index.shtml
Of course, this link will probably be meaningless in another week or so after more chances are made. Anyway, here's the text that was added to the old pre- May 22 page:
[QUOTE]classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS 722), which is defined as establishments primarily engaged in preparing meals, snacks and beverages, to customer order, for immediate consumption on and off the premises. This subsector does not include food service activities that occur within establishments such as hotels, civic and social associations, amusement and recreation parks, and theatres. However, leased food-service locations in facilities such as hotels, shopping malls, airports and department stores are included.[\QUOTE]
http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/forei...ef/index.shtml
Of course, this link will probably be meaningless in another week or so after more chances are made. Anyway, here's the text that was added to the old pre- May 22 page:
[QUOTE]classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS 722), which is defined as establishments primarily engaged in preparing meals, snacks and beverages, to customer order, for immediate consumption on and off the premises. This subsector does not include food service activities that occur within establishments such as hotels, civic and social associations, amusement and recreation parks, and theatres. However, leased food-service locations in facilities such as hotels, shopping malls, airports and department stores are included.[\QUOTE]
#99
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
The moratorium is being lifted next week according to two MPs from Prince George - Peace River and Westlock - St Paul. One of them says that the moratorium will be lifted tomorrow (no kidding), while the other says that it's likely to be lifted in early June. I highly doubt they'll lift it tomorrow but I believe it will be lifted some time next week.
Here are links:
http://www.coldlakesun.com/2014/05/2...e-to-be-lifted
http://www.biv.com/article/20140523/...end-soon-bc-mp
We're less than 48 hours away from the end of June 1.
Here are links:
http://www.coldlakesun.com/2014/05/2...e-to-be-lifted
http://www.biv.com/article/20140523/...end-soon-bc-mp
We're less than 48 hours away from the end of June 1.
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
The moratorium is being lifted next week according to two MPs from Prince George - Peace River and Westlock - St Paul. One of them says that the moratorium will be lifted tomorrow (no kidding), while the other says that it's likely to be lifted in early June. I highly doubt they'll lift it tomorrow but I believe it will be lifted some time next week.
Here are links:
http://www.coldlakesun.com/2014/05/2...e-to-be-lifted
http://www.biv.com/article/20140523/...end-soon-bc-mp
We're less than 48 hours away from the end of June 1.
Here are links:
http://www.coldlakesun.com/2014/05/2...e-to-be-lifted
http://www.biv.com/article/20140523/...end-soon-bc-mp
We're less than 48 hours away from the end of June 1.
S
#102
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
Good news everyone, Jason Kenney is announcing his changes to the program tomorrow afternoon. You can read about it here:
Ottawa to announce changes to foreign-worker program Friday - The Globe and Mail
Ottawa to announce changes to foreign-worker program Friday - The Globe and Mail
#103
Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
Good news everyone, Jason Kenney is announcing his changes to the program tomorrow afternoon. You can read about it here:
Ottawa to announce changes to foreign-worker program Friday - The Globe and Mail
Ottawa to announce changes to foreign-worker program Friday - The Globe and Mail
#104
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Re: TFW/LMO Suspended for Food Services
Oh you cynic Novo everybody knows Mr Kenney is a great minister ( future PM material according to some ).