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Tim Hortons franchisee's foreign worker reliance sparks capitalism critique

Original: Late stage capitalism: if you can't exploit workers with below living wage renumeration, then you get to go to bankruptc

A Tim Hortons franchisee in Eastern Ontario has drawn criticism after it was reported that more than half of its employees were hired through Temporary Foreign Worker programs. Critics argue the case illustrates a broader problem with late stage capitalism: businesses paying workers below a living wage while using bankruptcy courts to erase their debts, rather than offering fair remuneration.

Why now: Ongoing debate over Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker program and stagnant wages is drawing fresh attention to franchise labour practices.

Tim HortonsEastern OntarioTemporary Foreign Worker programCanada

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• Late stage capitalism: if you can't exploit workers with below living wage renumeration, then you get to go to bankruptcy court to erase your debts. "A Tim Hortons franchisee in Eastern Ontario hired more than half of its employees from Temporary Foreign Worker programs at some… · Centurion480 · 3

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