Employer compliance inspections under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program are becoming more punitive, with higher monetary penalties, longer bans, and public naming of non-compliant employers. Recent cases show both the reach and limits of enforcement. While ESDC is escalating sanctions, the Federal Court has confirmed that procedural fairness and full consideration of evidence remain essential safeguards against disproportionate penalties.

Ontario’s new job-posting rules mandate wage transparency and AI disclosure, significantly impacting LMIA recruitment. Employers must now justify wide salary ranges with objective data and navigate the ban on "Canadian experience" while ensuring compliance to prove a vacancy is genuine.

If you’re an employer in Canada thinking about bringing in talent from abroad, be warned: the road just got bumpier. The Temporary...