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New foreign workers 'blacklist' sparks controversy

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.

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Embassy

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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...

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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