January 6, 2014 – Ottawa, Ontario –

Employment and Social Development Canada

Reports that the latest regulations weaken protections of temporary foreign workers are incorrect. The final regulations are more effective since they will prevent those who create unsafe work environments from accessing the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. This standard will catch the same number of abusive situations than the draft regulations from June. 

The criminal convictions included in the draft version of the regulations will, however, be included in forthcoming operational guidelines as examples of unsafe work environments.

Let's be clear: Employers who engage in serious criminal activity, like human trafficking, sexual assault, or conduct leading to death of an employee are by definition creating an unsafe work environment, and will not be able to use the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

By:IANS