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Some of Canada’s largest licensed cannabis producers are turning to Ottawa’s Temporary Foreign Workers program to help staff their operations in the lead up to the legalization of recreational cannabis.

Among the companies that have either used or that are considering tapping the program are Canada’s largest cannabis producer, Canopy Growth Corp., along with Aphria Inc. and Organigram.

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“In specific locations where we have had difficulty filling positions, we have opened up the opportunity for employees to come from abroad to fill essential roles that are valuable to the organization,” Canopy Growth spokesperson Caitlin O’Hara said, adding that the company was “not fans of the term ‘TFW.’”

“They are human beings working hard and receiving very competitive pay for the work they do, which in most cases goes a long way in supporting their families and local economies. We refer to these individuals as important members of the Canopy Growth team, not an acronym.”