Tag #Tfwp

What immediate actions must the Canadian government take to address the widespread abuse of migrant workers under the TFWP?

Amnesty International's report reveals shocking abuse and discrimination against migrant workers in Canada under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Workers reported unpaid wages, excessive hours, and unsafe conditions, leading to injuries and illnesses. The program's closed work permits leave workers vulnerable to employer control and exploitation, as exemplified by Bénédicte's experience of racist abuse and permit cancellation.