Laurent Maisonnave

Laurent Maisonnave

Co-Founder, AskAïa Laurent Maisonnave combines HR expertise with AI to streamline global mobility and compliance, creating practical tools that support both people and organizations.

Posts by Laurent Maisonnave
What to Expect in 2025: TFWP Enforcement Trends and New Employer Rules
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What to Expect in 2025: TFWP Enforcement Trends and New Employer Rules

Canada is increasing audits and penalties for employers hiring temporary foreign workers. Whether you're using the LMIA process or another stream unde …

2025-08-01 16:40:40 4 min read
Québec Employer Checklist: Essential CNESST & MIFI Compliance Steps
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Québec Employer Checklist: Essential CNESST & MIFI Compliance Steps

Québec blends its own labour standards regime with Ottawa’s federal inspections, forcing employers to juggle CAQs, LMIAs, and CNESST audits. One slopp …

2025-07-31 18:38:57 4 min read
Ditch Spreadsheets: Why Compliance Tech Is Now Critical in Canada
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Ditch Spreadsheets: Why Compliance Tech Is Now Critical in Canada

Canadian employers are under growing scrutiny as immigration audits surge and documentation rules tighten. Old-school compliance methods, like Excel a …

2025-07-25 16:52:27 4 min read
Close Compliance Gaps Fast: Avoid Six-Figure TFW Penalties in Canada
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Close Compliance Gaps Fast: Avoid Six-Figure TFW Penalties in Canada

Fines for paperwork lapses under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) have risen sharply, up 31 % year‑over‑year to $2.1 million, while em …

2025-07-24 18:40:59 4 min read
Get Permanent Residence: Canada’s New Francophone Community Pilot
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Get Permanent Residence: Canada’s New Francophone Community Pilot

At a Glance New community PR pilot for French speakers launched July 2025 First 3 hubs open: NB, MB, BC — with quotas from 40–60 spots Clear checklist …

2025-07-22 10:45:30 3 min read
Master LMIA Compliance: Best Practices for Policies and Record-Keeping
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Master LMIA Compliance: Best Practices for Policies and Record-Keeping

For Canadian employers, LMIA compliance is far more than securing initial approvals, it’s an ongoing obligation rooted in clear policies and rigorous …

2025-07-17 15:00:00 3 min read
The Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance: Beyond the Fine
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The Hidden Costs of Non-Compliance: Beyond the Fine

Many Canadian employers assume that immigration compliance is only about avoiding fines. But regulatory breaches often lead to severe indirect costs, …

2025-07-16 18:08:26 Updated : Jul 24, 2025 4 min read
Act Now: Canada Widens Low-Wage LMIA Ban Across 26 CMAs
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Act Now: Canada Widens Low-Wage LMIA Ban Across 26 CMAs

At a Glance Effective July 11, 2025, low-wage LMIA applications are banned in 26 urban regions, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and Montreal. H …

2025-07-15 16:00:00 3 min read
How to Prepare for a TFW Program Inspection
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How to Prepare for a TFW Program Inspection

Canadian employers face rising scrutiny under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Since 2020, the number of inspections has increased by over …

2025-07-14 14:00:00 Updated : Jul 24, 2025 6 min read

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