<P> The Temporary foreign worker program or TFWP is a program of the Government of Canada to allow employers in Canada to hire foreign nationals . When the program started in 1973 , most of the workers brought in were high - skill workers such as specialist doctors . In 2002 a `` low - skilled workers '' category was added ; this category now makes up most of the temporary foreign workforce . In 2006 , the program was expanded and fast - tracking introduced for some locations . It was revised again in 2013 , raising wages , charging employer fees , and removing the accelerated applications . </P>
<P> The Temporary foreign worker program or TFWP is a program of the Government of Canada to allow employers in Canada to hire foreign nationals . When the program started in 1973 , most of the workers brought in were high - skill workers such as specialist doctors . In 2002 a `` low - skilled workers '' category was added ; this category now makes up most of the temporary foreign workforce . In 2006 , the program was expanded and fast - tracking introduced for some locations . It was revised again in 2013 , raising wages , charging employer fees , and removing the accelerated applications . </P>
when did the temporary foreign worker program start
when did the temporary foreign worker program start
1973
1973