CRFA-Approved Foreign Recruiters

If you are looking to recruit temporary foreign workers, let CRFA-approved foreign recruiters take the guesswork out of this sometimes challenging process.  CRFA has identified two reputable, ethical and effective foreign recruiters with proven experience in the foodservice industry.  CRFA members save 5% on their services.

CRFA-approved foreign recruiters 

Latest updates to the TFW program

New limitations on hiring foreign workers
The federal government has introduced new restrictions on who employers can use to help them apply for temporary foreign workers (TFWs). Only lawyers, paralegals or immigration consultants in good standing...

More changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in effect
Many new changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program came into place at the beginning of this month. Major changes such as the four year cap and penalties for employer violations...

Changes to TFW Program start in April
Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program announced earlier this year take effect April 1. The federal government will conduct audits to ensure wages, actual jobs, salaries and...

CRFA Update: Government announces changes to TFW Program
The federal government has introduced penalties – taking effect April 1, 2011 – for Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program employers that fail to meet commitments on wages, working conditions...

Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Two new regulations for the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program will come into effect on April 1, 2011...

Feature articles and advice

Using an illegal recruiter may land you behind bars
New changes in legislation have come into effect requiring all employers to take a front seat when screening recruiters and candidates. HRSDC (Service Canada) recently announced that...

Five ways to retain your temporary foreign workers
Integrating TFWs into an existing Canadian workforce takes strategic planning. Business owners with entrepreneurial mindsets often neglect this stage. Excited about the new arrivals...

How to be prepared for a Past Compliance Audit in the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
A recent trend with the Temporary Foreign Worker program is the increase in Past Compliance Audits. This “Audit” was created as a protection measure by Service Canada...

Hiring temporary foreign workers – is it right for my business?
Over the years I have had hundreds of calls from businesses asking different versions of that question. Should we hire foreign...

Labour Shortages: Addressing the issue through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
If you’re like most companies in Canada’s foodservice industry, chances are your business has been affected at some point in time by a tight labor market...