More than 1.3 million temporary work permits for foreign workers are set to expire by the end of 2026.

The resulting economic fallout could be massive for small- and medium-sized Canadian businesses who rely on these workers.

Christina Santini, Director of National Affairs with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, has more.
 

Santini said misconceptions that temporary foreign workers take jobs from Canadians persist, despite the necessary requirement from employers to prove they have tried to hire Canadian workers.

For more on the current status of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, tune in to Thompson Today this afternoon at 12:40 and 5:10.