Let’s say metaphorically the unemployment rate skyrockets to 15-20% , god forbid during this pandemic. Do you really think it’s going to be business as usual for the government to be issuing LMIA, temporary work permits , or SOWP for foreign nationals to come and work here ?? Do you think the Canadian public would not have a issue with that ? You know, the Canadian public that can either vote in a government or not ? Seriously?
You don’t think the opposition would not have a field day if that happened? Heads up, the government is in a minority position
Here’s a hint of the tsunami coming for the employment stats in this country . 500,000 applied for benefits last week, they are predicting 2,000,000 will eventually apply .
The government would be slamming the brakes so fast on any work permits issued to foreigners , I would not be surprised if that’s already not happening over at the ESDC looking at LMIA applications