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 …
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 …
Quebec Issues First Invitations Under New Skilled Worker Rules
At a Glance 238 invitations issued on July 24, 2025, under Quebec’s new Skilled Worker Program. Priority given to candidates with French level 7+ and …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Immigration Compliance in Quebec: HR Essentials to Avoid Costly Fines
Are you an HR, payroll or compliance leader at a Quebec SME? If you already employ, or plan to hire, foreign workers, this session could save you hund …
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 …
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, …