Reforming Canada’s foreign worker programme
Exploitation of foreign labour in Canada calls Temporary Foreign Worker programme into question.
Allegations of abuse and exploitation have recently brought Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker programme (TFWP) under fire. Many Canadians argue TFWP, which was set-up to allow Canadian employers to hire international workers to fill temporary labour and skill shortages, has become a pipeline for cheap labour and prevents locals from being hired. The workers are reportedly mistreated, placed in poor living conditions and paid very little. While the government has promised to fix the programme, what do you think should be done? Join us at 1930GMT.
In this episode of The Stream, we speak with:
Jinny Sims @jinnysims
MP, Newton- North Delta, British Columbia
jinnysims.ndp.ca
Chris Ramsaroop @j4mw
Organiser, Justicia for Migrant Workers
justicia4migrantworkers.org
Ian Tostenson @iantostenson
President, B.C. Restaurant & Foodservices Association
bcrfa.com
Naveen Mehta @NaveenPMehta
General counsel, UFCW
ufcw.ca
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