Temporary foreign worker (TFW) permit holders are on the rise in Canada’s forestry industry, thanks to the federal government’s relaxed policies for employers looking to obtain migrant worker permits in select sectors, according to an analysis of government data by Canada’s National Observer. …Last month, a United Nations special report described Canada’s temporary foreign worker program as “a breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery.” On Aug. 6, the federal government announced it will crack down on companies abusing the TFW program and impose stricter regulations. …Jeff Bromley, with the United Steelworkers Union, says TFWs employed in forestry are unlikely to work in unionized workplaces. …the Quebec Federation of Forestry Co-operatives says the rise of TFWs in forestry could be due to unmet demand for workers. …The B.C. government declined to comment on migrant workers’ contribution to its logging workforce, referring requests for comments to the federal government.