- Date
2010-09-01
- Authors
Gurzu Anca
- Abstract
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced the new measures two weeks ago, and they will come into effect.
- Newspaper title
Embassy
- Full text
While new rules to shield foreign workers from exploitation are welcome, immigration lawyers worry that a plan to publicly "blacklist" allegedly dishonest employers lacks details and could lead to lawsuits. There are also concerns that introducing an expiration date on working permits will unfairly impact low-skilled workers.
Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced the new measures two weeks ago, and they will come into effect...
- Links
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New foreign workers 'blacklist' sparks controversy (http://www.embassymag.ca/page/view/blacklist-09-01-2010)
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- Economic sectors
Agriculture and horticulture workers, Occupations in services - Domestic work, Sales and service occupations - general, Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - general, Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations - general, Labourers in food, beverage and associated products processing, Dancers, and Other
- Content types
Policy analysis
- Target groups
Public awareness
- Geographical focuses
Canada, Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, British Columbia, Other provinces, Federal, Nova Scotia, and National relevance
- Languages
English