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Two of the Island's chambers of commerce say the province's plan to reduce immigration is hurting businesses, and has prompted hundreds of foreign workers to leave P.E.I.
The provincial government announced in February it is reducing its nominees for permanent residency by 25 per cent, and will focus on nominating workers in health care, child care and the trades.
The Summerside and Charlottetown chambers of commerce say that leaves many who work in retail and the service sector without a chance at permanent residency any time soon.
Kaley O'Brien, CEO of the Summerside chamber, said many of those workers have left their jobs, and the province. Even her local Tim Hortons drive-thru was closed Monday, she said, with a sign stating the closure was due to staff shortages.
"We have employers that can no longer staff certain positions," O'Brien said.
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