Foreign workers in Canada are protected by Canadian laws.
Among the rights of temporary foreign workers in Canada are access to information about their rights, a signed copy of their employment agreement, fair pay, a safe workplace, and access to healthcare.
Employers must follow employment standards and cannot force workers to perform unsafe work or work beyond their agreement, retain their passport or work permit, penalise them for reporting mistreatment or deport them.
Foreign workers are able to contact their provincial or territorial offices without fear of punishment or deportation to enquire about labour and employment laws.