Employment and Social Development Canada reported significant changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, emphasizing its role as a last resort for employers. Recent measures implemented in September 2024 have led to a 50% reduction in overall applications and a 70% decrease in the low-wage stream. Compliance inspections in fiscal year 2024-2025 revealed 10% non-compliance among employers, resulting in penalties doubling to $4.88 million and 36 program bans. Notably, a record $1 million penalty was issued to a seafood sector employer in September 2025, demonstrating the government’s commitment to protecting foreign workers and prioritizing Canadian employment opportunities.
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