Lack of government inspection on recruiters’ operations, closed contracts to a specific employer, and insufficient information for temporary workers create the conditions for labour abuse and human trafficking in Canada.
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Race relations activists and observers say it is time to take off the masks that prevent people from acknowledging that systemic racism exists and police brutality happens.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the economic fallout poses a massive threat to Canada’s charitable sector. Their future depends on government aid.
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While braving the frontlines and risking exposure to COVID-19 is an immediate concern, there are also larger systemic issues that place an added burden on the shoulders of immigrant women.
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“Technical errors shouldn’t frustrate the broader purposes of Canada’s immigration laws.” — Luke McRae
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As borders close to contain the spread of COVID-19, immigrants hoping to settle in Canada are seeing their long-awaited plans derailed. New Canadian Media talks to people trying to move from India to Canada, whose lives have suddenly been thrown into limbo.
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Migrants at Canada’s busiest detention centre are on a hunger strike to draw attention to crowded living conditions that could result in an outbreak. Insufficient information from Canada Border Services Agency about the coronavirus is also contributing to growing concerns among migrants.
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The lesson here is that communities will be on guard for those trying to game the system, so it’s wise not to try. So, exactly what kinds of jobs are available in these communities?
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Away from national issues of hostages, espionage and trade, China has also been blamed for local problems
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In the GTA, immigrants between 35 to 44 earn some 25% less than people born in Canada, but by the time they reach 45 to 54 they stand to earn almost 40% less than Canadian-born counterparts
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