Fraud harms genuine employers who rely on program to address legitimate labour shortages, says expert

Employers take note: Two Saskatchewan firms have been charged with multiple offences under provincial immigration and foreign worker protection legislation, adding to the number of bad actors exploiting the country’s immigration system.

None of the allegations have been proven in court.

Vikram Singh faces four charges under sections 22 and 23 of the Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act, 2013 (FWRISA), arising from alleged conduct at Taste of Battlefords in North Battleford between April 2024 and June 2024.

According to the Saskatchewan government, Singh is charged with:

• Charging a fee for employment as prohibited by section 23(5) of FWRISA, contrary to sections 40(1)(i) and 40(2).
• Misrepresenting employment opportunities, including misrepresentations respecting position, duties, length of employment, wages and benefits or other terms of employment as prohibited by section 22(b) of FWRISA, contrary to sections 40(1)(i) and 40(2).
• Threatening deportation or other action for which there is no lawful cause, as prohibited by section 22(d) of FWRISA, contrary to sections 40(1)(i) and 40(2).
• Taking unfair advantage of a foreign national's trust or exploiting their fear or lack of experience or knowledge as prohibited by section 23(5) of FWRISA, contrary to sections 40(1)(i) and 40(2).

In a separate case, Harinder Sachdeva has been charged with four offences...

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