Dalena Reporters l Saturday, February 28, 2026
QUEBEC — Canadian border authorities have laid criminal charges against a Quebec business and its leadership for allegedly employing 21 foreign nationals without authorization, in a case that highlights enforcement of federal immigration rules aimed at protecting Canada’s labour market and border integrity.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced Thursday that Camping Havana Resort and associated company 9267-1551 Québec Inc. — along with directors Ariane and Dominic Perrier and an employee, Oscar Fuentes Labrada have been charged under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the alleged illegal hiring of workers who lacked valid permission to work in Canada.
The alleged offences took place between May 2022 and April 2024, according to the CBSA, following a probe triggered by information from the public. Investigators executed a search of the company’s premises in September 2024, gathering evidence that ultimately led to the laying of charges.
The CBSA’s enforcement action underscores the agency’s role in ensuring employers comply with Canada’s immigration and employment laws. The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act requires employers to verify that foreign workers have the legal right to work in Canada, and penalties for violations can include fines or criminal prosecution when unauthorized hiring is established.
This enforcement development comes amid broader national efforts to address illegal employment and immigration cases. In recent years, similar investigations have resulted in fines and convictions for businesses across the country that employed foreign workers without proper authorizations, reflecting an ongoing commitment to uphold labour protections and immigration regulations.
The legal proceedings now moving forward against the Quebec company and its directors will test how Canadian courts interpret and enforce immigration-related labour violations, with potential implications for employers nationwide.