Amnesty International McMaster is inviting you to a screening and panel discussion of My Friend Omar, a powerful documentary on the experiences of seasonal workers in Canada. Join us in-person at McMaster University, in Kenneth Taylor Hall B105 (Basement) or register online. We are excited to have you!
Free event, all are welcome!
🗓️ Thursday, October 23rd
🕡 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Where: McMaster University, in Kenneth Taylor Hall B105 (Basement)
You can also join online by registering in advance. Register now!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. See you there!
Migrant Workers Trapped in Canada’s Abusive Labour Program
The design of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) exposes labourers from the Global South to shocking abuse and discrimination, Amnesty International charges in a new report. ‘Canada has destroyed me’: Labour exploitation of migrant workers in Canada [PDF] criticizes the structure of the TFWP, which allows employers to hire migrant workers, primarily for low-paid jobs, across various sectors, including agriculture, food processing, the care system, construction and hospitality. TFWP work permits tie workers to a single employer who controls both their migration status and labour conditions.
Learn more about Amnesty’s report: https://amnesty.ca/features/temporary-foreign-workers-report/
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For more information, contact activism@amnesty.ca.
