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Changes to the temporary foreign worker program announced last week will have serious negative consequences for many sectors and communities, writes Dan Kelly. Unsplash photograph by Tim Mossholder
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 21, 2024
Senator Ratna Omidvar
ISG Senator Ratna Omidvar says the Senate Social Affairs Committee's conclusions were made with 'clear eyes' by members who visited workplaces in person to hear the stories of success, and held closed-door meetings with workers to hear their evidence of abuse. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 21, 2024
News | BY STUART BENSON | August 21, 2024
Senator Ratna Omidvar
ISG Senator Ratna Omidvar says the Senate Social Affairs Committee's conclusions were made with 'clear eyes' by members who visited workplaces in person to hear the stories of success, and held closed-door meetings with workers to hear their evidence of abuse. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 12, 2024
Another Statistics Canada study published earlier this year—Canada’s Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: Perspectives on the Return to Trend—underlined that improvements in real GDP per capita can come from three sources: labour productivity, the number of hours worked, and the percentage of the population that is working, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 12, 2024
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | August 12, 2024
Another Statistics Canada study published earlier this year—Canada’s Gross Domestic Product Per Capita: Perspectives on the Return to Trend—underlined that improvements in real GDP per capita can come from three sources: labour productivity, the number of hours worked, and the percentage of the population that is working, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WASHIM AHMED, TAHA GHAYYUR | August 5, 2024
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on April 30, 2024.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. The U.S. has taken a step towards a consistent application of its immigration laws concerning human rights violations against Palestinians, making it crucial for Canada to also critically examine its own legal enforcement, write Washim Ahmed and Taha Ghayyur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY WASHIM AHMED, TAHA GHAYYUR | August 5, 2024
Opinion | BY WASHIM AHMED, TAHA GHAYYUR | August 5, 2024
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller speaks with reporters before the Liberal cabinet meeting in West Block on April 30, 2024.
Immigration Minister Marc Miller. The U.S. has taken a step towards a consistent application of its immigration laws concerning human rights violations against Palestinians, making it crucial for Canada to also critically examine its own legal enforcement, write Washim Ahmed and Taha Ghayyur. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Accessing health care is a complicated ordeal for newcomers, write Janet Butler-McPhee, Anne-Rachelle Boulanger, and Nadia Fyfe.
Accessing health care is a complicated ordeal for newcomers, write Janet Butler-McPhee, Anne-Rachelle Boulanger, and Nadia Fyfe.
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Bill Blair
Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor speak to reporters in the West Block on Dec. 5, 2023. Baseline awareness and understanding of the needs of language and cultural advisers are crucial for meaningful action, write Fardous Hosseiny and Brian McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Opinion | BY FARDOUS HOSSEINY, BRIAN MCKENNA | July 15, 2024
Bill Blair
Liberal MP Marie-France Lalonde, left, Defence Minister Bill Blair, and Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor speak to reporters in the West Block on Dec. 5, 2023. Baseline awareness and understanding of the needs of language and cultural advisers are crucial for meaningful action, write Fardous Hosseiny and Brian McKenna. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 19, 2021
The Kutupalong refugee camp near Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh is one of many that houses more than 700,000 displaced Rohingya. U.K. Department for International Development photograph by Russell Watkins
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 19, 2021
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 19, 2021
The Kutupalong refugee camp near Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh is one of many that houses more than 700,000 displaced Rohingya. U.K. Department for International Development photograph by Russell Watkins
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | May 4, 2021
Syed Hussan, executive director of Migrant Rights Network, pictured May 4, says feelings of ‘disappointment, grief, and despondency’ are setting in for many migrant workers who feel shut out from Ottawa’s recently announced immigration policy. Screen capture via Zoom, Migrant Rights Network
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | May 4, 2021
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | May 4, 2021
Syed Hussan, executive director of Migrant Rights Network, pictured May 4, says feelings of ‘disappointment, grief, and despondency’ are setting in for many migrant workers who feel shut out from Ottawa’s recently announced immigration policy. Screen capture via Zoom, Migrant Rights Network
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 15, 2021
When the Liberals challenged the Federal Court's ruling striking down the Safe Third Country Agreement last summer, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said it was necessary to make clear the legal framework governing asylum law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 15, 2021
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | April 15, 2021
When the Liberals challenged the Federal Court's ruling striking down the Safe Third Country Agreement last summer, Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said it was necessary to make clear the legal framework governing asylum law. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | April 14, 2021
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured in November 2020, says Ottawa ‘naturally’ started out by defining essential workers as occupations in the health care sector before broadening its scope. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | April 14, 2021
News | BY PALAK MANGAT | April 14, 2021
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, pictured in November 2020, says Ottawa ‘naturally’ started out by defining essential workers as occupations in the health care sector before broadening its scope. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 11, 2021
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada is overseen by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. NDP critic Jenny Kwan says the minister should ask the 'hard questions' about the barriers preventing the department from achieving its own objectives.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 11, 2021
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 11, 2021
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada is overseen by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino. NDP critic Jenny Kwan says the minister should ask the 'hard questions' about the barriers preventing the department from achieving its own objectives.  The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 4, 2021
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, overseen by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, missed a third of its performance targets in 2019-20, prompting some to question whether its goals are too aspirational. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 4, 2021
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 4, 2021
Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, overseen by Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino, missed a third of its performance targets in 2019-20, prompting some to question whether its goals are too aspirational. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HANNA GROS AND JUSTIN MOHAMMED | December 9, 2020
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured, have a clear opportunity to follow the UN working group’s recommendations. The group urged the government to conduct a 'full and independent investigation' into the detention of Ebrahim Toure, who unsuccessfully applied for asylum, but the government has not complied.   The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY HANNA GROS AND JUSTIN MOHAMMED | December 9, 2020
Opinion | BY HANNA GROS AND JUSTIN MOHAMMED | December 9, 2020
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino and Public Safety Minister Bill Blair, pictured, have a clear opportunity to follow the UN working group’s recommendations. The group urged the government to conduct a 'full and independent investigation' into the detention of Ebrahim Toure, who unsuccessfully applied for asylum, but the government has not complied.   The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 7, 2020
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino pictured speaking with reporters during a press conference on Nov. 12, 2020. The federal government has an ambitious goal of bringing in more than 400,000 newcomers in 2021 to Canada as part of its economic recovery plan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 7, 2020
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | December 7, 2020
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marco Mendicino pictured speaking with reporters during a press conference on Nov. 12, 2020. The federal government has an ambitious goal of bringing in more than 400,000 newcomers in 2021 to Canada as part of its economic recovery plan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY GILLIAN TRIGGS | December 2, 2020
This tragic epidemic has taught us with rare force the necessity for solidarity; that none of us is safe unless all are safe; that workers all-too-often unfairly undervalued in our societies are essential to our collective well-being, writes Gillian Triggs. Unsplash photograph by Alin Andersen
Opinion | BY GILLIAN TRIGGS | December 2, 2020
Opinion | BY GILLIAN TRIGGS | December 2, 2020
This tragic epidemic has taught us with rare force the necessity for solidarity; that none of us is safe unless all are safe; that workers all-too-often unfairly undervalued in our societies are essential to our collective well-being, writes Gillian Triggs. Unsplash photograph by Alin Andersen
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 16, 2020
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough said late last month the government will consult about establishing minimum requirements for employer-provided accommodations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The Mexican Embassy says national standards for housing has been a 'longstanding issue' and one that should be addressed before next season. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 16, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | November 16, 2020
Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough said late last month the government will consult about establishing minimum requirements for employer-provided accommodations under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The Mexican Embassy says national standards for housing has been a 'longstanding issue' and one that should be addressed before next season. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 28, 2020
On Oct. 27, Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough announced the government had begun consultations to establish minimum requirements for employer-provided accommodations for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 28, 2020
News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | October 28, 2020
On Oct. 27, Employment Minister Carla Qualtrough announced the government had begun consultations to establish minimum requirements for employer-provided accommodations for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program across Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | October 8, 2020
Consciously or not, we all use narratives to drive our arguments and positions. The narratives we use reflect a mix of interests and values. Narratives have elements of identity politics (policies targeted to narrow constituencies) and virtue signalling (superficial support for positions) designed to target and attract individuals and groups, writes Andrew Griffith. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | October 8, 2020
Opinion | BY ANDREW GRIFFITH | October 8, 2020
Consciously or not, we all use narratives to drive our arguments and positions. The narratives we use reflect a mix of interests and values. Narratives have elements of identity politics (policies targeted to narrow constituencies) and virtue signalling (superficial support for positions) designed to target and attract individuals and groups, writes Andrew Griffith. Photograph courtesy of Pixabay