TFW reforms are being called for by Brian Jean, although the Wildrose Leader does believe that Canadians and Fort MacMurray residents should get first shot at any jobs available before temporary foreign workers are offered an employment opportunity. Jean told the media during an interview “First, people from Fort McMurray are the ones that should be prioritized for jobs locally. The second are Albertans. Then Canadians, and if there is a real demand and shortage, then temporary foreign workers can be used. But that program should be an accelerated citizenship and residency program. If they have shown they are honest and trustworthy, if they work hard after coming to Canada, we should give them the opportunity to become Canadian citizens. I’ve heard from lots of businesses who are not happy with the way Alberta is being treated right now.”

While Brian Jean is calling for TFW reforms he also says that he understands why there may be a need for foreign workers at times and any increase in labour shortages would be disastrous. Jean was also critical of the large number of work camps across Alberta and the fact that land costs and other prices in Fort MacMurray are incredibly high. Jean commented “It’s a mess all the way through. Those people don’t pay taxes to Alberta while they use our services. If people want to work in Alberta, they should be able to move to Alberta and bring their families to Alberta, pay their taxes in Alberta.”