The province announced two separate cases
On September 16, 2026, Saskatchewan announced that Escalade Transportation Inc. and Hafiz Tariq Ayub had each been charged with three offences under the former Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act, 2013. The province alleges that the conduct occurred between November 2022 and August 2023. The announced allegations include producing or distributing false or misleading information, misrepresenting employment terms such as the position, duties, length of work, wages or benefits, and taking unfair advantage of a foreign national's fear or lack of experience or knowledge.
A second release concerns Saskatchewan's current law
On September 15, the province announced a separate case. Jorawar Singh and JD Trucking Ltd. were charged under the Immigration Services Act, 2024 with allegedly making or signing false statements or giving false, misleading or inaccurate information. Saskatchewan says the alleged conduct occurred on or about April 9, 2026.
The September 16 case is being prosecuted under the former law because the alleged events happened before July 1, 2024, when the Immigration Services Act replaced it. The September 15 case falls under the current law.
Charges are not findings of guilt
Both announcements report charges, not convictions. The allegations have not been proven in court, and the accused are presumed innocent unless guilt is established through the legal process.
These cases do not change SINP eligibility, federal work permit rules or permanent residence requirements. They show that Saskatchewan's immigration-protection laws can be used to investigate and prosecute alleged misconduct linked to recruitment, employment and immigration services.
Workers can contact the Program Compliance Branch
Saskatchewan says immigrants and foreign workers may contact its Program Compliance Branch if they believe their rights have been violated, or if they want to report a concern about recruitment or immigration services. No employer, recruiter or consultant can require a worker to ask permission first, and the province says the information will be kept confidential. The two releases show different toll-free numbers, so check the releases directly for the current contact details.