CBC hiring Temporary Foreign Workers: Govt docs

Government of Canada documents show CBC being approved to hire at least 20 foreign workers for operations in Ontario

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While Canadians face an affordability crisis, the taxpayer-funded CBC has been quietly hiring temporary foreign workers for jobs in Ontario, claiming no Canadians could be found to fill them.

When confronted about the practice, CBC spokesperson Chuck Thompson told True North that they were “unaware” of the issue but would provide a “more informed answer” in the future:

“Regarding your question, there’s nothing I’m aware of but perhaps if you could give me more specific details I’d be able to give you a more informed answer.” Chuck Thompson, Head of Public Affairs, CBC

Despite receiving $1.4 billion in annual taxpayer funds, the CBC has hired at least 20 temporary foreign workers in its Ontario offices over the last decade.

The state-funded broadcaster used Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) to claim it was unable to acquire Canadian workers, including for “high wage” positions.

Rachael Thomas (X), Shadow Minister for Canadian Identity and Culture

Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program has resulted in widespread unemployment, particularly among the country’s youth.

According to Government records reviewed by True North, the CBC has used the program to hire people for positions such as broadcasters, announcers, technicians, web designers and developers.

Other temporary foreign workers were employed as computer programmers, network technicians, research marketers, business managers and consultants.

News of their hiring practices comes on the heels of a new lawsuit against the CBC for refusing to disclose its Gem subscription numbers, the broadcaster’s streaming service.

The CBC receives billions in taxpayer money annually, yet it charges Canadians a premium to watch its programming. A CBC Gem Premium subscription costs $5.99 per month (plus applicable taxes) for an ad-free experience. A survey of Gem’s offerings heavily features American and British programming.

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