Taste of Battlefords is shown in North Battleford, where two employers connected to this place are facing charges under provincial foreign worker protection legislation. (Facebook/Taste of Battleford)

By BattlefordsNOW Staff

CRIME

Two employers charged in alleged exploitation of foreign workers in North Battleford

Jan 21, 2026 | 10:56 AM

Two employers in Saskatchewan are facing multiple charges under provincial legislation aimed at protecting foreign workers and immigrants.

Vikram Singh is charged with four offences under The Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act, 2013. The alleged offences are said to have occurred between April and June 2024 at Taste of Battlefords.

According to the charges, Singh is accused of illegally charging fees for employment, misrepresenting employment opportunities, threatening deportation without lawful cause, and taking unfair advantage of a foreign national’s trust or lack of experience, all contrary to the act.

Harinder Sachdeva is also charged with four offences under the same legislation, along with two additional charges under The Immigration Services Act. The alleged offences are said to have taken place between April and July 2024 at Rick’s Place and Taste of Battlefords in Humboldt and North Battleford.

Sachdeva faces similar allegations, including charging prohibited employment fees, misrepresenting job conditions, threatening deportation without lawful cause, and exploiting a foreign national’s fear or lack of knowledge. The Immigration Services Act charges also relate to alleged threats of deportation and exploitation.

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The Program Compliance Branch of the Ministry of Immigration and Career Training is responsible for enforcing the legislation, which is intended to protect immigrants and foreign workers in the province.

The ministry said anyone with questions about the Immigration Services Act, who believes their rights have been violated, or who wishes to file a complaint about the immigration or recruitment process can contact the Program Compliance Branch directly. The branch says individuals do not need permission to make a complaint and that all information will be kept confidential.

While the Immigration Services Act and the Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act address vulnerabilities specific to immigrants and foreign workers, the ministry noted that all employees in Saskatchewan — including Canadian citizens, permanent residents and temporary residents — are also protected under employment standards and occupational health and safety provisions of The Saskatchewan Employment Act.

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