Tim Hortons to dial back use of Temporary Foreign Worker program, aims to hire 10,000 locally
Tim Hortons is shifting its hiring strategy by reducing reliance on the Temporary Foreign Worker program and committing to hire up to 10,000 local workers. This change marks a significant departure from the company's previous support for the program, which has faced criticism for its impact on local job opportunities. The decision comes amid rising youth unemployment and a decreased need for foreign labor among franchise owners.
- ▪Tim Hortons plans to hire up to 10,000 local workers as it expands its locations this year.
- ▪The company will reduce its use of the Temporary Foreign Worker program, which it previously supported.
- ▪Tim Hortons' parent company will stop lobbying the government to expand the TFW program due to high youth unemployment.
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Open this photo in gallery:Tim Hortons in First Edmonton Place on May 21, 2026. The restaurant chain is committing to hire up to 10,000 local workers as it expands the number of locations this year.Amanda Erickson/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountRestaurant chain Tim Hortons is planning to dial back its use of Ottawa’s Temporary Foreign Worker program to staff restaurants and commit to hire up to 10,000 local workers as it embarks on a push to expand the number of Tims locations across the country this year. The chain’s new approach to hiring is a stark reversal from its previous tenor.
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