- Date and time
2023.03.14, 2:27 PM to 12:00 AM
- Description
New campaign calls for Canada to abolish employer-specific work permits for migrant workers
The Campaign for Open Work Permits Now calls for the Canadian government to abolish the employer-specific work permit and issue open work permits to all migrant workers, regardless of national origin or occupation.
Coordinated by the Canadian Council for Refugees and led by its Migrant Worker Subcommittee, the campaign is calling for organisations from all sectors to support the demand for open work permits by endorsing the declaration.
Starting in September 2022, the campaign will raise awareness and support around the demand for open work permits for all migrant workers by launching a formal petition to the House of Commons, among other actions.
https://www.openworknow.ca/
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- Endorsed by
- File Attachments
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- Links
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Petition: Tell the Federal Government it’s time to abolish employer-specific work permits/Exigez le changement - Dites au gouvernement fédéral qu'il est temps d'abolir les permis de travail fermés (https://petitions.ourcommons.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4138) -
Campaign website: Open Work Permits Now (https://www.openworknow.ca/)
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- Economic sectors
Agriculture and horticulture workers, Occupations in services - Domestic work, Labourers in food, beverage and associated products processing, Home child care providers, Transport truck drivers, Construction trades helpers and labourers, General farm workers, Nursery and greenhouse workers, Harvesting labourers, and Labourers in fish and seafood processing
- Content types
Current Policy
- Target groups
Policymakers, Journalists, and NGOs/community groups/solidarity networks
- Geographical focuses
Canada, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, British Columbia, Other provinces, Federal, Nova Scotia, and National relevance
- Languages
French, English, and Spanish
