- Date
2011-11-25
- Authors
Solidarity Across Borders Montreal
- Abstract
Three Mexican farm workers who claim they were arbitrarily booted from Canada are suing the federal government and an Ontario company in a case that raises questions about the vulnerability of migrant labour.
- Full text
Three Mexican farm workers who claim they were arbitrarily booted from Canada are suing the federal government and an Ontario company in a case that raises questions about the vulnerability of migrant labour.
In what could be the first such suit of its kind, the three argue their constitutional and contractual rights were violated when they were sent packing without cause or explanation.
- Links
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Migrant workers sue Ottawa and farm for breaching contract, charter rights (http://migrantscanada.wordpress.com/2011/11/25/migrant-workers-sue-ottawa-and-farm-for-breaching-contract-charter-rights/)
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- Economic sectors
Agriculture and horticulture workers
- Content types
Documented cases of abuse
- Target groups
Public awareness
- Geographical focuses
Ontario
- Spheres of activity
Law
- Languages
English