‘They will help ensure we have the right safeguards in place to protect workers and maintain confidence in the system’
Prince Edward Island is consulting HR professionals and other stakeholders on draft regulations that would require employers to register when hiring foreign nationals and would introduce financial penalties for non-compliance.
The provincial government launched the public consultation on Aug. 20 under the Temporary Foreign Worker Protection Act. The draft regulations would require any employer hiring a foreign national to register with the province, with that registry made publicly accessible.
Registered employers would be required to disclose information about their business, their recruitment practices, the specific positions being filled, and the wages and benefits attached to those roles. The provincial government said this data would give officials clearer visibility into which employers are actively hiring foreign workers.
“These new measures are about taking a proactive approach to building a strong system. Employer registration will help us identify who is hiring foreign workers and ensure they are operating responsibly, while administrative penalties will provide important tools to enforce the law when violations occur,” said Minister of Workforce and Advanced Learning Zack Bell.
“Together, they will help ensure we have the right safeguards in place to protect workers and maintain confidence in the system.”
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