We reviewed the program according to the reforms and the new steps at the time. We had to check whether the department had done the job properly and had implemented all aspects of the program.
As you mentioned, it was difficult to determine whether temporary foreign workers had been used as a last resort only. We indicated that the department did not ask employers enough questions or use the available information to determine whether there was a real labour shortage. When we conducted the audit, the program still had gaps. I cannot say whether the department has now addressed those issues. Our observations referred to the situation at the time of the audit.