temporary foreign workers

Senators and Unions Push for Temporary Migrant Workers to Remain in Canada

Fabian Dawson The Toronto Star January 21, 2021 covid19migration, immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

Senator Ratna Omidvar plans to move a motion calling on the government to provide a way for temporary foreign workers to remain in Canada.

Let’s Grant ‘Dreamers’ Their Wish to Become Permanent Residents of Canada

Senator Ratna Omidvar iPolitics January 20, 2021 asylum seekers, covid19migration, Dreamers, immigration, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar outlines why the government should offer asylum-seekers, temporary foreign workers and undocumented workers pathways to permanency.

CTV News: Migrant Workers Essential to Agriculture Sector

Nik Nanos CTV News December 14, 2020 immigrants, permanent residents, seasonal agricultural workers, temporary foreign workers

Nik Nanos discusses the results of a poll that found that most Canadians agree that TFWs are essential to the agriculture sector.

Survey Shows Support for Migrant Workers Getting More Benefits and Protections, as Senators Introduce Motion for Change

Nicholas Keung Toronto Star December 14, 2020 immigration, permanent residents, temporary foreign workers

According to a Nanos Research poll, 8 in 10 Canadians say temporary foreign workers should be entitled to the same benefits and protections as any other worker in the country.

Press Release: Poll Suggests Canadians Support Pathway to Permanency for Temporary Migrant Workers

Senator Ratna Omidvar and Senator Rob Black Senate of Canada December 10, 2020 immigration, temporary foreign workers

A Nanos Research poll found that more than eight in ten Canadians would support or somewhat support providing a way for temporary migrant workers to remain in Canada.

WATCH: Discussing the Federal Response to COVID-19 with the Minister of Health and Department of Defence Officials

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 29, 2020 covid19migration, seasonal agricultural workers, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar asked witnesses testifying before the Senate's Social Affairs Committee about PPE for migrant workers, a home care allowance for seniors, and the need for more health professionals in the armed forces.

WATCH: What is the Government Doing to Protect Seasonal Agricultural Workers from Contracting COVID-19 on Canadian Farms? | Senator Omidvar

Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 17, 2020 covid19migration, seasonal agricultural workers, temporary foreign workers

Senator Omidvar and Senator Gold discuss what the government is doing to address the ongoing problems with the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.

How Will the Government Address the Shortage of Temporary Foreign Workers? | Senator Munson & Senator Dalphond

Senator Jim Munson and Senator Pierre Dalphond Senate of Canada May 13, 2020 covid19migration, temporary foreign workers

Senators asked Minister Bibeau how the government will cope with the shortage of seasonal agricultural workers that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic.