Tim Hortons Manager Fired After Offering Teen $20,000 to Marry Brother for Canadian Residency

A manager at a Tim Hortons location in Ontario, Canada was terminated from her position after proposing that a 17-year-old employee marry her Indian brother in exchange for approximately Rs 13 lakh ($15,000-$20,000). The manager's intention was reportedly to secure permanent residency for her brother in Canada through this arrangement.

The situation came to light when the teenager's uncle, Matt Monroe, shared his concerns on Facebook and subsequently filed a report with the Ontario Provincial Police. The incident has sparked an investigation into potential marriage fraud.

The young employee also posted screenshots of the text conversation on social media. In the messages, the manager initially asked the teen if she wanted an "Indian bf" and when questioned about his age, revealed he was 25 years old. The manager then explained that the man was her brother who, despite being a Canadian citizen, needed help obtaining permanent residency status.

According to the shared messages, the manager wrote: "My brother. He is looking for gf. He need someone to get permanent residency in Canada. And if you can help him with that he can pay you $15-20k too."

Following the incident, the teenager, reportedly distressed by the situation, resigned from her positions at Tim Hortons locations in both Wellington and Picton.

Tim Hortons responded to the allegations with a statement confirming the manager's dismissal: "Tim Hortons restaurants are owned and operated by franchisees who independently manage their own labour for their restaurants. The restaurant owner terminated the manager involved soon after he became aware of the completely unacceptable situation on his team."

While no charges have been filed yet, law enforcement officials are seeking to interview both the former manager and the individual identified as her brother.

Under Canadian law, specifically Section 292 of the Criminal Code, arranging or assisting in a feigned marriage is considered a serious offense that can result in imprisonment for up to five years. The law states that "every person who procures or knowingly aids in procuring a feigned marriage between themselves and another person" is guilty of an indictable offense with significant legal consequences.