Employment and Social Development Canada (Temporary Foreign Worker Program)
Federal department running the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, which a UN slavery rapporteur called a breeding ground for modern slavery
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ESDC's TFW Program penalties more than doubled from C$2,067,750 to C$4,882,500 in 2024-25, and 36 employers were banned.$3.4M
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- The Government of Canada highlights reduced usage of Temporary Foreign Worker Program and increased penaltiesDocument
penalties more than doubled from $2,067,750 to $4,882,500
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ESDC conducted 1,435 employer compliance inspections in 2024-25 and found 10% of employers non-compliant.10%
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- The Government of Canada highlights reduced usage of Temporary Foreign Worker Program and increased penaltiesDocument
In fiscal year 2024–2025, ESDC conducted 1,435 employer compliance inspections
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In 2025-26 the TFW Program completed 1,488 inspections and issued more than C$10.2 million in penalties; 30 employers were banned.$7.2M
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- HR Director Canada — Ottawa doubles TFW Program penalties to $10.2 million as rules tighten
Of the employers inspected, 12% were found to be non-compliant with program requirements. Non-compliant employers were collectively issued more than $10.2 million in monetary penalties, compared with $4.5 million the previous year, according to the department. A further 30 employers were banned from accessing the program entirely.