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Welcome to today’s From the Editor.
In today’s newsletter: Eoin Logan, an immigration negligence lawyer, and I explain why paying for a job offer in Canada could get you deported.
Also in the news: Mortgage renewals push housing above half of foreign-born homeowners’ budgets; Saskatchewan charges JD Trucking and owner under the Immigration Services Act.
Plus, in today’s French in Canada: Nishant Anand on how to approach the TEF speaking section B.
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The nightmarish, fraudulent world of payroll cycling
What do the Guac Mexi Grill in Moose Jaw and Balvir Singh have in common? Turns out quite a lot.
Both are in Saskatchewan. And on July 8th, 2026, after an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Singh was given a conditional sentence of just under two years, fined $10,000, and ordered to complete 40 hours of community service. He pleaded guilty in the Saskatoon Court of King’s Bench to Counselling Misrepresentation under Section 126 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
Meanwhile, the Moose Jaw employer was fined $5,000 and had to pay an additional $12,000 after admitting he made a foreign worker pay to keep his job. This case was prosecuted under the Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act (FWRISA), which has now been replaced by the Immigration Services Act.
The Judge said the $5,000 fine, which was the highest allowed under the old law, was not enough to deter the employer’s 'atrocious' behaviour. The Judge also pointed out that the employee belonged to a vulnerable group.
The new law allows for much higher fines—up to $1.25 million—for corporations that break the rules. We will likely see cases in the future where these larger fines are used.
There are many other similar cases—some truly nightmarish. But most of them seem to be coming out of Saskatchewan because of the province’s Immigration Services Act. Saskatchewan is currently the only province with its own rules for recruiters, employers, and immigration consultants, though others like Alberta are planning to do the same.
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From our newsroom
Mortgage renewals push housing above half of foreign-born homeowners’ budgets. Higher renewal rates are cutting deeply into household cash flow, while refinancing and longer amortizations may reduce monthly payments at a higher long-term cost. — Full article here
Saskatchewan charges JD Trucking and the owner under the Immigration Services Act. The case is part of Saskatchewan’s wider enforcement of rules governing employers, recruiters, and immigration consultants who work with foreign nationals. — Full article here
French in Canada with Nishant Anand
Q: How to prepare for TEF speaking section B
You will need to speak for about 10 minutes and try to convince your friend to join an activity. In this part, the examiner acts as your friend and will give reasons not to participate. Your goal is to persuade your friend to take part.
Here is a helpful activity you can try at home to prepare for this exercise:
Start by reading the question carefully. Think about the arguments the examiner might use and write them all down.
After you have your list, practice responding to each argument in front of a mirror. Try to work through at least 10 different arguments, so you get used to speaking smoothly and confidently.
Pay attention to your pronunciation as you speak. Make sure your words are clear and correct.
Keep practicing steps 1, 2, and 3 every day for about 10 days. Then, focus on your timing and how your voice sounds. Try to vary your tone so your answers sound natural, not robotic.
Try to speak naturally, without pausing too much or sounding stressed. Your voice will be recorded for a second review in France, so make sure the evaluators can clearly hear your emotions, pauses, and expressions.
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Newsletter writer: Dozie Anyaegbunam
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