Compliance

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Employers who hire temporary foreign workers in Canada must comply with strict compliance obligations to ensure fair treatment and the integrity of the programs. They are required to comply with all conditions set out in the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or, for LMIA-exempt hires, the rules of the International Mobility Program. This includes paying the exact wage, maintaining the same occupation and working conditions as those promised, and keeping adequate records for six years.

Employers must also demonstrate that they have not charged workers any recruitment fees and that housing, if provided, meets applicable standards. Compliance is monitored through inspections, which may be random, targeted, or triggered by complaints. The goal is to protect foreign workers and ensure that employers comply with Canadian labour standards.