André Proulx, producer of The LeDrew Three Minute Interview and an NDP supporter, joins Stephen LeDrew to discuss Tim Hortons, temporary foreign workers and whether one of Canada’s most recognizable brands is doing enough to hire Canadians.
Proulx says Tim Hortons pledged earlier this year to rely less on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and hire more Canadians — yet he says job postings connected to the program have increased since that commitment.
The conversation turns to wages, training costs and why fast-food jobs can still provide valuable experience for teenagers and young workers. Drawing on his own experience running a small bakery in Hamilton, Proulx argues that employers can pay a living wage, retain good staff and still grow a successful business.
LeDrew and Proulx ask whether Tim Hortons is cheating by hiring Foreign Workers — and whether Canadians are paying the price.
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