Millen Farms Limited has been directed to pay three temporary foreign workers’ outstanding wages to the Director of Labour Standards in trust. The decision by the Nova Scotia Labour Board …
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By Isaac Phan Nay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Advocates are welcoming a rare decision to permanently ban an Okanagan winemaker from the Temporary Foreign Worker Program because of abuses. Bu… To …
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Federal court upholds denial of work permit for cook lacking proof of English proficiency
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review by an Indian citizen who sought to overturn the refusal of his work permit application by an Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship …
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Ontario targets immigration fraud with new rules for employers and representatives
Ontario is set to introduce legislation aimed at cracking down on fraudulent immigration representatives who exploit newcomers, proposing fines and bans for those who violate new standards. The proposed bill …
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Federal Court orders reconsideration of work permit refusal for Iranian executive
The Federal Court has ordered a reconsideration of a work permit application from an Iranian executive after finding that a visa officer misapprehended key evidence and failed to provide transparent …
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Mac’s Convenience Stores found vicariously liable for agent’s breach of fiduciary duty in class action over foreign worker fees
In a ruling of interest to employers using third-party recruiters, the British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that Mac’s Convenience Stores is vicariously liable for the breach of fiduciary duty …
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Federal Court upholds denial of residency application due to lack of continuous employment
The Federal Court has dismissed an application for judicial review by a man who sought to challenge a decision by an immigration officer that denied him and his family permanent …
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Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program set to take effect in late September
The federal government has announced additional details and next steps regarding upcoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, set to take effect on September 26, 2024. These adjustments, …
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Foreign worker not eligible for OHIP because she works remotely for company located in Quebec, Nova Scotia: Board
In a decision handed down by the Health Services Appeal and Review Board, an Ontario worker and her family were denied continued eligibility for health coverage under the Ontario Health …
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Nova Scotia premier challenges Ottawa’s plan to send asylum seekers to province
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has firmly rejected a federal government proposal to send nearly 6,000 asylum seekers to the province, citing concerns about capacity and the potential impact on …


