A Cautionary Tale
Compliance Is How Serious Leaders Operate
This week, two directors of a GTA staffing agency were sentenced after pleading guilty to tax evasion involving nearly $850,000 in unpaid federal taxes. Article
On the surface, this looks like their problem.
In reality, it should make every Canadian employer pause.
When you engage a staffing supplier, you’re not just outsourcing hiring—you’re trusting that organization to act as a compliant extension of your business. Payroll, remittances, worker protections, government reporting—these aren’t optional details. They’re foundational.
If a staffing partner cuts corners, diverts funds, or ignores compliance obligations, the risk doesn’t stop with them. It can land squarely on the client.
Audits. Penalties. Reputational damage. Operational disruption.
I’ve spent decades in this industry, and I can tell you this with confidence:
The cheapest staffing solution is often the most expensive one.
Strong leaders don’t wait for regulators to surface problems. They ask better questions up front. They choose partners who can prove—not promise—that they operate transparently and in full compliance with Canadian law.
At People Finders Personnel, compliance isn’t a checkbox. It’s part of how we protect our clients, our talent, and our reputation—every single day.
Because staffing should never be a liability.
And leadership means making sure it never becomes one.
We’ve got you.
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A practical risk-reduction guide for employers
“Before you sign with a staffing supplier—or renew your current agreement—use this checklist to protect your business.” Lisa Ingram, Founder & President
