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 advertise open positions for 8 consecutive weeks rather than 4.
These changes ensure that qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents are always prioritized for local employment opportunities.
#canada_immigration, #tfwp, #temporary_foreign_worker_program, #esdc, #lmia_requirements, #immigration_penalties
July 13, 2026
The Federal Court of Canada recently ruled that a study permit refusal was procedurally unfair when an immigration officer failed to question an applicant about credibility concerns.
An IRCC officer rejected a study permit because they doubted the family relationship between the applicant and her brother, who provided financial support.
The officer did not give the applicant a chance to address this specific doubt before making a final decision. Justice Tsimberis found that this oversight breached procedural fairness because the relationship was central to the case.
This ruling reminds authorities to allow applicants to clarify the authenticity of documents during the review process.
#federal_court_canada, #study_permits, #procedural_fairness, #ircc_decisions, #canada_immigration, #judicial_review, #immigration_law
July 9, 2026
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) laid twelve criminal charges following an extensive investigation into an immigration scam that defrauded international students of $126,000.
Investigators discovered that two individuals stole money from students by falsely promising to pay their tuition.
The victims received forged enrolment letters but were never actually registered at Lambton College.
Authorities executed search warrants to gather digital evidence from electronic devices. One suspect is scheduled to appear in court in Ontario this week, while the other remains wanted on an arrest warrant after fleeing the country.
#cbsa_investigation, #immigration_fraud, #international_students, #lambton_college, #canada_immigration, #student_visas
July 9, 2026
The Canadian Government partnered with the Northwest Territories to enhance the integration and long-term retention of French-speaking and bilingual newcomers. Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced an allocation of approximately $860,000 under the Francophone Immigration Support Program.
This funding targets areas outside Yellowknife to improve regional employer engagement, streamline foreign credential recognition, and raise awareness of local immigration pathways.
The strategic investment aligns with the federal Action Plan for Official Languages, which seeks to reinforce the economic vitality and demographic growth of minority Francophone communities across the northern territories.
#canada_immigration, #francophone_immigration, #northwest_territories, #ircc, #bilingual_immigrants, #official_languages, #regional_development
July 9, 2026
