Americans Top List of Illegal Foreign Workers, CBSA Says

The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) found 54 Americans working without authorization in Canada last year, according to Global News agency. This number makes the US the largest source of illegal foreign labour, at least among individuals who were apprehended.

Following the US, the Philippines recorded the second-highest amount of illegal labourers (36), with Israel, India, Ireland, Mexico, and China following suit.

Foreign nationals from the US, Israel, and Ireland do not need a visa to enter Canada. One immigration researcher speculated that easy entry to Canada may result in individuals unwittingly breaking the terms of their stay in the country.

“Israeli passport holders don’t need a visa to enter Canada, nor do American citizens or permanent residents. If you are thinking about who is most likely to overstay a tourist visa it would be people without a special visa,” he said.

High numbers from other countries may be indicative of overall immigration trends. China, India, and the Philippines are the three largest source countries for immigration to Canada.

In terms of foreign labour, the US is the largest contributor of workers in Canada.