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Brampton Hindu Temple fined C$10,000 for foreign‑employee program breach, eligibility unchanged
✍️ Amar Ujala · Punjab
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 01:45 PM
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Canada’s Shri Bhuvaneshwari Hindu Temple in Brampton was hit with a C$10,000 penalty for violating the foreign‑employee program, while its charitable status remains intact.
The Shri Bhuvaneshwari Hindu Temple, registered as a Canadian nonprofit and located in Brampton, Ontario, has been ordered to pay a fine of C$10,000. The penalty was imposed by Canadian authorities after an audit revealed non‑compliance with the country's foreign‑employee program.
Investigators found that the temple had employed foreign staff in a manner that breached the specific conditions of the program, prompting the monetary sanction. The breach relates to the rules governing work permits and the permissible duties for foreign workers employed by charitable organisations.
Despite the fine, officials confirmed that the temple’s charitable eligibility and its right to operate as a religious institution will remain unchanged. The organization is expected to rectify the compliance issues and continue its community and worship activities without interruption.
Investigators found that the temple had employed foreign staff in a manner that breached the specific conditions of the program, prompting the monetary sanction. The breach relates to the rules governing work permits and the permissible duties for foreign workers employed by charitable organisations.
Despite the fine, officials confirmed that the temple’s charitable eligibility and its right to operate as a religious institution will remain unchanged. The organization is expected to rectify the compliance issues and continue its community and worship activities without interruption.