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Alberta Doubling up on Federal Foreign Worker Oversight in New Provincial Bill
The bill would create a public employer registry and new licensing rules for consultants and recruiters, with penalties for fraud and exploitation.
- On Wednesday, Jobs Minister Joseph Schow introduced the Immigration Oversight Act, requiring Alberta employers to register with the province before hiring foreign nationals through federal temporary worker programs.
- The government intends the legislation to curb fraud by "bad actors" like recruiters and employers, ensuring Albertans receive priority for local jobs while addressing exploitation.
- Penalties for contravening the rules include licensing restrictions, fines of up to $1 million for individuals or $1.5 million for corporations, and potential jail time for misrepresentation.
- Keylil Loeppky, director for the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, warned the bill creates "duplication" and "more burdensome paperwork" for small businesses that rely heavily on foreign workers.
- This move precedes an October 19 referendum where Albertans will vote on provincial immigration policies, including proposals to restrict social services and prioritize economic migration to "more sustainable levels.
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Alberta doubling up on federal foreign worker oversight in new provincial bill
The Alberta government has introduced immigration legislation, doubling up on existing federal regulations, that will require employers to register with the province before accessing Ottawa’s Temporary Foreign Worker Programs (TFWP).
·Canada
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Alberta looks to regulate temporary foreign worker registration rules
Jobs Minister Joseph Schow has introduced a bill that, if passed, will require businesses to register with the province before hiring foreign nationals through the federal program.
·Toronto, Canada
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