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Important notice for members hiring temporary foreign workers.

12/20/2022

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 The Provincial government now requires all employers to register with them before hiring foreign workers. This certification is called the Temporary Foreign Worker Act Certificate of Registration.
See link below to register your business and to apply for your certificate.  There are no fees but processing time are over 4 weeks so members are encourage to register as soon as possible.

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Advocacy Win! Immigration Policy Changes to Support International Recruitment

12/6/2022

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Last week the Minister of Immigration announced two policy changes that will help hoteliers staff up for the summer. 

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Advocacy Win | Changes to BC PNP

11/22/2022

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On November 17, a series of changes were made to the BC Provincial Nominee Program’s (BC PNP) Skills Immigration streams.​

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"CHEcking-in" on temporary foreign workers

7/21/2022

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The old adage that "Canadians are born all over the world, it just takes some time for them to get here" continues to ring true, particularly, as accommodators look outside of Canada to welcome new employees. Temporary Foreign Workers contribute immensely to our industry in British Columbia, but we share a friendly reminder that additional documentation is required to ensure these workers meet employment and immigration protocols.

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Free Training Course Available for Under-Employed Individuals | Register Today!

1/13/2022

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The BCHA has partnered with the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) and Western Community College to offer a 23 week “Hotel Operations Services Skills Training Program”.

This program is designed to train 30 candidates who are currently unemployed or under employed in the Metro Vancouver area and deliver them to industry trained and ready to work. The training is fully funded and will focus on readying the candidate for meaningful work in the hotel industry.

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      • BC Tourism & Hospitality Conference
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      • Live Industry Update Series
      • Media
    • Education >
      • Fast Track Your Future >
        • Financial Leadership
      • Coaching and Development
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      • Human Resources
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        • Financial Leadership
        • Front Line Training
        • Revenue Management
        • Sales Strategies
        • Marketing
      • Webinars
    • Recruitment Resources
    • Buy, Sell, Exchange
  • Get Involved
    • Accommodation Membership
    • Advertising, Sponsorship, & Media Kit
    • Alliance of Beverage Licensees
    • Allied Membership
    • Hospitality Industrial Relations
    • Hotel Association of Canada
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      • FoodBuy Canada
      • Global Payments
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      • Salt Spring Coffee
      • Sherwin Williams
      • SONA
      • STR Benchmarking
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