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Greenwood Bar
Official ESDC status: “Ineligible - unpaid monetary penalty”
Has an outstanding unpaid monetary penalty from the Canadian government and cannot hire temporary foreign workers until it is paid.
Status shown reflects the official Government of Canada (ESDC) non-compliant employers record as published; it is reproduced as-is and may not reflect the employer’s current status. See details below.
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Why this employer was found non-compliant
On January 3, 2024, the Government of Canada found Greenwood Bar non-compliant with the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. They have an outstanding monetary penalty and are ineligible to hire temporary foreign workers until it is paid. A fine of $152,000 and a 2-year ban hiring ban was issued.
Especially relevant for foreign workers: this employer was found to have misrepresented pay or working conditions — one of the most common violations affecting workers directly.
What they did wrong
- 2Did not keep documents proving employment conditions were met
- 5Did not attend a meeting with the government inspector
- 6Did not provide documents requested by the inspector
- 8Broke federal, provincial or territorial employment or recruitment laws
- 9Pay or working conditions did not match — or job was not as described — in the offer
- 15Was not actively operating the business the foreign worker was hired for
- 17Did not maintain an abuse-free workplace (physical, sexual, psychological, financial, or reprisal)
What to do next
- This employer has an outstanding government penalty and cannot legally hire temporary workers
- Report this offer to ESDC: 1-800-367-5693
- Contact a licensed RCIC or legal aid for advice
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Updated Jul 10, 2026 · Direct from canada.ca