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Originally Posted by guzzy
some valid points but not true on all fronts. There are a lot of companies in remote areas that need TFW's to survive. Go to rainbow lake and try an operate an A&W or gas station. It is difficult to find staff when anyone with a pulse can get a job pushing broom for over $20/hr. Even places like Whitecourt have difficultly staffing without TFW's. This has likely changed over the last few years with less oil and gas activity but many companies in remote areas wouldn't have survived without TFW's.
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Companies not surviving higher wages would absolutely be one of the consequences of ending TFW. Wages would also go up for lower end labour, because remote undesirable jobs would need to pay enough to attract people.
The question is whether the benefit offsets the cost.