February 15, 2019 – Canada's federal government is set
to allow temporary foreign workers who face employer abuse to
switch to an open
work permit.
Proposed changes would mean TFWs who have proven mistreatment to
be able to find employment elsewhere in Canada.
Currently workers who find themselves tied to abusive employers
through their work permits face the threat of losing their status
in Canada if they make a complaint.
Immigration officers currently do not have the power to issue
new work permits in cases where TFWs have been subjected to abuse.
Where a complaint is made, officials will order an inspection of
the employer in question.
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