Capelle Kane Immigration LawyersOttawa, ON · February 9, 2026Rising Penalties, Public Naming, and Judicial Pushback: Employer Compliance Inspections under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Employer compliance inspections under Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program are becoming more punitive, with higher monetary penalties, longer bans, and public naming of non-compliant employers. Recent cases show both the reach and limits of enforcement. While ESDC is escalating sanctions, the Federal Court has confirmed that procedural fairness and full consideration of evidence remain essential safeguards against disproportionate penalties.
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