Ironworkers Local 97 is calling on the federal government to end the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program for the construction sector, citing economic pressures from new U.S. tariffs and trade …
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Temporary foreign worker recruiters in PEI will be required to hold a license starting April 1
Starting April 1, recruiters of temporary foreign workers in Prince Edward Island will be required to hold a licence, as part of the first phase of the Temporary Foreign Workers …
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Nova Scotia farm ordered to pay foreign workers’ wages twice to comply with provincial law
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. But they …
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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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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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Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, intended to fill job vacancies when qualified Canadians are unavailable, is undergoing reforms to combat misuse and ensure the protection of both Canadian and …
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