It's always a bit complicated when multiple levels of government help manage a program for Canadians. We're seeing this here. The standards are set by provincial and municipal governments. There isn't any established national standard for improving housing conditions. However, a federal program monitors these conditions. We could see an enhancement of the minimum requirements for membership in the temporary foreign worker program or an improvement in the standards imposed by each province. Both levels could help improve living conditions.
On March 31st, 2022. See this statement in context.