Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) announced that compliance penalties under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) more than doubled to over 10.2 million dollars during the recent fiscal year. Of nearly 1,500 inspections completed, 12 percent of employers were found non-compliant, resulting in substantial fines and the ban of 30 employers from the program. Federal authorities also introduced stricter rules for the low-wage stream, requiring businesses to ad

On October 21, 2025, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) released an updated roster of individuals, employers, and representatives who have been subject to administrative monetary penalties or banning orders for violations of the Ontario Immigration Act, 2015. The program requires all applicants and their representatives to submit information that is accurate, correct, and free from misleading content. Failure to comply with these standards may result in significant