Company's
team is well trained in the new changes made by Citizenship &
Immigration Canada.
REGINA,
Saskatchewan (June 22, 2014) -- In the wake of a recent overhaul
of Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), international
workforce solutions firm Actyl
Group has trained its staff on all of the new rules
and regulations associated with the program.
The
broad changes, announced June 20, are intended to prevent abuse and
make it more difficult for employers to hire workers from outside the
country. As part of these efforts, businesses and organizations in
high-unemployment regions will not be allowed to bring in temporary
foreign workers, and there will be caps placed on
the number of TFWs employers across the country can hire. The ban on
TFWs for fast food businesses, however, has been lifted.
"Although
these recent changes to the TFWP in Canada will make it more
difficult for employers to leverage it, there are still many
opportunities to find, recruit and hire skilled workers," said
Linda West, president and CEO of Actyl. "Our firm has been able
to project these changes and is ahead of the curve when it comes to
the latest updates imposed by the federal government. As a result,
our team is very well positioned to help businesses with both
domestic and international
worker recruitment."
While
the TFWP will still exist, there will also be a new category created
called the International Mobility Program. Changes to the overall
program include an increase in the number of inspections to 25
percent of all organizations using the TFWP each year. There will
also be an increase in the application fee to $1,000 per worker
requested, up from $250 previously.
In
addition, businesses found to be abusing the program will have to pay
a fine of up to $100,000, and the Canada Border Services Agency will
receive more funding to pursue criminal investigations against
potential abusers. Employers with TFWs on staff will also be listed
in public records.
"Because
of this recent overhaul, businesses with temporary foreign workers
must make sure that they are in full compliance with the law,"
said West. "Actyl has been the first recruitment firm to train
its staff on these changes, and we know how to effectively and
legally help you find and manage the skilled workers who will allow
your business grow and thrive."
Actyl
Group is a widely respected firm that helps its clients create
workforce solutions customized to their specific needs. The company
has decades of industry expertise and experience, providing Canadian
businesses and organizations with the best immigration solutions and
job candidates. To learn more, visit http://www.actyl.com.
Please
direct inquiries to: Linda West (888) 883-2731
