The Huron Chamber of Commerce has joined the Reimagining Immigration initiative, supporting the creation of the Canadian International Workforce Program. With labour shortages across Huron County, especially in year-round lower-skilled jobs, the Chamber stresses that immigration is vital to sustaining local businesses, protecting workers, and strengthening communities.
Employers across Huron County continue to face challenges filling open positions due to the region’s exceptionally low unemployment rate. With local labour force demand at record highs, businesses are competing to attract and retain skilled workers, making workforce development a top priority for our area.
The Huron Chamber of Commerce rejects the NCC’s call to eliminate the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. While national concerns cite youth employment, Huron County faces a labour shortage. Local employers are not choosing between Canadian youth and foreign workers, they are struggling to find enough people to fill jobs.
The Huron Chamber of Commerce is urging local councils, businesses, and leaders to support expanding and extending Ontario’s REDI program—currently limited to four regions—to include Huron County. With one of the province’s lowest unemployment rates, local employers, especially in hospitality, face acute labour shortages and need immigration support.
