Currently, labour inspectors can levy penalties of $250 for each passport or work permit that is withheld, now that would rise to $100,000.
“My message to those scumbags out there abusing migrant workers is this: you can run but you can’t hide,” McNaughton said at a press conference. “We will find you, fine you and put you behind bars.”
Police said 64 Mexican nationals were lured to Canada with the promise of good jobs but were made to live and work in deplorable conditions. Five members of an alleged criminal human trafficking organization are now facing multiple charges. Police are looking for two others. Ontario is also proposing to boost the fine for corporations convicted of any offence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act from $1.5 million to $2 million..NDP Leader Marit Stiles said the province’s temporary sick day program should be extended and expanded.
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