Seven skilled welders at Laval-based Airex Industries are facing potential deportation due to the recent changes in Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). The new regulations, implemented in November 2024, require employers in high-unemployment areas to pay foreign workers 20% above median wages, creating challenges for businesses struggling to retain essential skilled personnel. The company’s president warns that losing these certified welders could significantly impact their production capacity, highlighting the broader implications of stricter immigration policies on Quebec’s manufacturing sector.