By Jacqueline Bart and Brunelle Lewis ( September 5, 2024, 10:48 AM EDT) -- In response to recent scandals involving the abuse of foreign workers in Canada, the government has promised enhanced scrutiny and stricter enforcement measures for employer noncompliance within foreign worker programs. Enhanced enforcement will have a direct impact on mergers. acquisitions or corporate restructurings where immigration considerations are a crucial yet frequently underestimated aspect of the due diligence process. Neglecting these issues can expose an organization to substantial liabilities under Canada’s immigration compliance regulations. Therefore, it is imperative to incorporate immigration compliance into the due diligence framework to mitigate potential risks....