Violations and Investigation Outcomes
Penalties and fines related to violations of The Immigration Services Act and The Immigration Services Regulations are an important mechanism for protecting foreign workers from exploitation and mistreatment during the recruitment and immigration process.
- Sections 3-9 and 4-8 of The Immigration Services Act identify the criteria of suspending, amending or cancellation of licences for individuals and corporations.
- Section 7-6 of The Immigration Services Act sets out the maximum fines for an individual or corporation.
- Section 5-13 of The Immigration Services Regulations outlines the maximum administrative monetary penalty for individuals or corporations who are not in compliance with the Act and Regulations.
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1. Investigation Outcomes
Below are the outcomes of investigations under The Immigration Services Act.
Recruiters, Consultants and Employers Found Non-Compliant
If found non-compliant under The Immigration Services Act and The Immigration Services Regulations, recruiters, consultants and employers can be issued an administrative penalty and/or have their licence or certificate of registration cancelled.
| Business/Individual Name | Violation | Final Decision Date | Penalty | Status |
| Leicester Family Restaurant & Lounge | Section 4-8 (g), Immigration Services Act | 11-Mar-25 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| Yong Catering Company Ltd. | Section 4-8 (e), Immigration Services Act | 3-Jan-25 | Suspension of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Suspension |
| Friedt Finishing Inc. | Section 4-8 (e), Immigration Services Act | 2-Jan-25 | Suspension of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Suspension |
| Balkaran Singh | Sections 3-9(e), (f) and (g), Immigration Services Act | 1-Dec-24 | Cancellation of Licence | Indefinite Cancellation |
| Esso (1358937 BC Ltd.) | Section 4-8 (e), Immigration Services Act | 27-Nov-24 | Suspension of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Suspension |
| Subway (101298795 Sask Ltd.) | Section 4-8 (e), Immigration Services Act | 27-Nov-24 | Suspension of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Suspension |
| Chick 'N' Tendees (The Rotisserie Ultimate Buffet Experience) | Sections 20 (1) (c), (f), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 22-Feb-24 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| Royal Hotel (101205567 Saskatchewan Ltd) | Sections 20 (1) (b), (f), (g), 22 (b), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 16-Feb-24 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| Apex Construction (2124530 Alberta Ltd) | Section 16(2)(e), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 8-Jan-24 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Indefinite Cancellation |
| River's Edge Villa (Doucet and Sons Villa Inc) | Sections 20 (1) (f), (g), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 22-Dec-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| First Media (1198651 BC Ltd) | Sections 20 (1) (b), (c), 22 (a), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 6-Dec-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| Step-Up Development | Sections 20 (1) (b), (c), (g), 22 (a), 34 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 31-Oct-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Two-year Cancellation |
| Nipawin Computer Solutions (10213652 Saskatchewan Ltd.) | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 15-Sep-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Two-year Cancellation |
| Vintage Transport & Logistics | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 25-Aug-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| The Rotisserie Ultimate Buffet Experience Ltd. | Sections 20(1) (d)& (f), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 4-Aug-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| Littletown Restaurant (Admiral Steakhouse) | Sections 20 (1) (g), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 5-Jul-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| DB Vintage Group | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 30-Jun-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Two-year Cancellation |
| Rising Mart | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 2-Jun-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Two-year Cancellation |
| Rising Fashion | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 2-Jun-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Two-year Cancellation |
| Rising Trade | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 2-Jun-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Two-year Cancellation |
| Micoli Group (9292225 Canada Ltd) | Sections 20 (1) (b) & (c), 22 (a), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 24-May-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Two-year Cancellation |
| Cadx Haulers Ltd. | Sections 20 (1), (b), 22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 11-May-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| JB Haulers Ltd | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 11-May-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Two-year Cancellation |
| Noman Transportation Inc | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 11-May-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Two-year Cancellation |
| Oberai Transportation Inc. | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 11-May-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Two-year Cancellation |
| Landlord Trucking | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 8-May-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| Puri Transport | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 8-May-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| SmiRac Janitorial | Sections 20 (1), (b), (c) (g)22 (a) and 36 (4), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 8-May-23 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| The Pink Ribbon Gift Shop(102128504 Saskatchewan Inc) | Sections 20 (1) (b) & (c), 22 (a), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 9-Dec-22 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| Shanaz Lakhani | Sections 4 (1), 22 (a), 12 (1) (d), (e), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 22-Nov-22 | Cancellation of Licence | Indefinite Cancellation |
| Shaheed Sikh Society Inc | Sections 20 (1) (c) & (g), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 13-Oct-22 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| Guru Nanak Humanity Centre Inc | Sections 20 (1) (c) & (g), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 13-Oct-22 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| GGS construction (101296065 Saskatchewan Ltd.) | Sections 20 (1) (c) & (g), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 13-Oct-22 | Cancellation of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Cancellation |
| Clavet Junction DOMO(101025963 Saskatchewan Ltd.) | Sections 20 (1) (c) & (d), Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act | 1-Aug-22 | Suspension of Certificate of Registration | Conditional Suspension |
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2. Penalties
Violating The Immigration Services Act (ISA) or The Immigration Services Regulations can result in:
- Licences for immigration consultants or foreign worker recruiters, and Certificates of Registration for employers being revoked;
- Fines up to $750,000 for an individual and $1,250,000 for a company; or
- Administrative penalties up to $200,000 for an individual or up to $400,000 for a corporation.