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Travailleurs étrangers temporaires: «C’est le bordel»

Céline Fabriès October 28, 2025 1 min read
Le Droit
Travailleurs étrangers temporaires: «C’est le bordel»
AI Article Summary

Martin Ouellet, CEO of STC Manufacturer in Saguenay, is frustrated by the chaotic situation concerning temporary foreign workers. He employs 12 foreign workers, might lose one, and cannot recruit new ones. The situation is described as a 'mess,' affecting the management of his custom steel frames and doors manufacturing business.

What This Means for Canadian Contractors

For Quebec builders, this means potential project delays due to difficulties in recruiting and retaining skilled workers. Restrictions on hiring temporary foreign workers increase pressure on local human resources and may affect delivery timelines. Companies should consider alternative strategies to mitigate this uncertainty.