Ontario 'scumbags' guilty of withholding passports to face steeper fines, ministry says

'Scumbags' guilty of withholding passports to face steeper fines in Ontario: McNaughton

Ontario employers who withhold foreign workers’ passports or work permits could face steeper penalties under new labour laws, with maximum fines setting them back up to $200,000.

Ontario Seeks Heavy New Fines for Employers Who Withhold Workers' Passports

Under new labour laws introduced on March 20, Ontario employers convicted of withholding foreign workers’ passports or work permits could face the highest maximum fines in Canada. “My message to those scumbags out there abusing migrant workers is this: you can run, but you can’t hide. We will find you, fine you, and put you behind bars,” Ontario Labour Minister Monte McNaughton said during a March 20 press conference. Under the proposed Working …

Penalties to be boosted for Ontario employers who withhold workers' passports

Currently, labour inspectors can levy penalties of $250 for each passport or work permit that is withheld, now that would rise to $100,000.

Ontario to boost penalties for employers who withhold workers’ passports

Employers who withhold the passports or work permits of foreign nationals could soon face hundreds of thousands of dollars in new penalties.

Ontario to boost penalties for employers who withhold workers' passports

TORONTO — Employers who withhold the passports or work permits of foreign nationals could soon face hundreds of thousands of dollars in new penalties under legislation being introduced in Ontario.

Ontario to boost penalties for employers who withhold workers' passports

TORONTO — Employers who withhold the passports or work permits of foreign nationals could soon face hundreds of thousands of dollars in new penalties under legislation being introduced in Ontario.