Employers Of Foreign Workers In Saskatchewan Subject To New Code Of Conduct

On July 1, 2024, Saskatchewan's new immigration legislation, the Immigration Services Act ("ISA") came into force, officially replacing the Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act ("FWRISA"). The ISA is aimed at strengthening Saskatchewan's immigration system and providing additional supports and protection for newcomers, especially those in the workforce.

Following the implementation of the ISA, the corresponding Immigration Services Regulations (the "Regulations") have since come into force. The Regulations set out guidelines for the enforcement of various items under the ISA, including provisions on the regulation of foreign worker recruiters and immigration consultants, additional information on penalties for non-compliance, and requirements – as well as exemptions – for registered employers. Notwithstanding these updates, the most important provisions for employers are found at Part 2 of the Regulations' appendix, "Code of Conduct for