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New Report Reveals Decline in U.S. Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada
New Report Reveals Decline in U.S. Temporary Foreign Workers in Canada
A recent report from Statistics Canada highlights a significant decline in the number of U.S. temporary foreign workers in Canada over the past decade.In 2010, there were 65,426 U.S. temporary foreign workers in Canada,peaking at 70,420 in 2013. By 2023, this number had decreased to 56,220, marking a reduction of over 9,200 workers since 2010.
This decline is more pronounced among U.S. citizens.Their numbers dropped from 61,698 in 2010 to 38,867 in 2023. Conversely,U.S. non-citizen residents such as international students and visa holders have seen a substantial increase, growing from 3,728 in 2010 to 17,353 in 2023. By 2023, non-citizen residents constituted 31% of all U.S. temporary workers in Canada, up from just 6% in 2010.
Several factors contribute to this trend:?
Policy Changes:In 2013 and 2014, Canada implemented policy changes to reduce employer reliance on temporary foreign workers and strengthen compliance mechanisms. These changes likely influenced the decrease in U.S. temporary workers.
Program Shifts:The International Mobility Program (IMP) has become a more common pathway for U.S. workers, offering greater flexibility compared to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). By 2023, only about 5% of U.S. citizens were admitted through the TFWP, while around 48% entered via the IMP, excluding international agreements.
Economic Factors:U.S. non-citizen residents often fill high-demand, high-paying roles in Canada.In 2023, they reported the highest median full-year equivalent earnings at $107,600, compared to $75,900 for U.S. citizens and $42,500 for temporary workers from other countries.
Decline in U.S. Temporary Foreign Workers
Between 2010 and 2023, the total number of U.S. temporary foreign workers in Canada decreased from 65,426 to 56,220, marking a reduction of over 9,200 workers.The peak was observed in 2013 with 70,420 workers. By 2023, U.S. workers constituted only 4% of Canada's temporary foreign workforce, down from 16.6% in 2010.?
The decline is more pronounced among U.S. citizens. Their numbers dropped from 61,698 in 2010 to 38,867 in 2023. Conversely, U.S. non-citizen residents,such as international students and visa holders have seen a substantial increase, growing from 3,728 in 2010 to 17,353 in 2023. By 2023, non-citizen residents constituted 31% of all U.S. temporary workers in Canada, up from just 6% in 2010.
Shifts in Work Permit Programs
The pathways through which U.S. workers enter Canada have also evolved. By 2023,only about 5% of U.S. citizens were admitted through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), while the majority utilized the International Mobility Program (IMP), which offers more flexible options.
Earnings Disparities:In terms of earnings, U.S. non-citizen residents reported the highest median full-year equivalent earnings at $107,600, compared to $75,900 for U.S. citizens and $42,500 for temporary workers from other countries.
These trends suggest a shift in Canada's labor market dynamics, with a growing reliance on skilled non-citizen U.S. residents filling high-demand roles, particularly through more flexible immigration pathways.
Overall, while the total number of U.S. temporary foreign workers in Canada has declined, the composition has shifted towards non-citizen residents who are increasingly filling skilled positions through more flexible immigration pathways.
