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Statement on the Ontario government’s plan to develop a “portable benefits” system

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Migrants Resource Centre Canada welcomes the Ontario government’s announcement to develop a “portable benefits” system for workers with no coverage. We believe healthcare should be afforded to all workers, especially those who work part time and work in precarious conditions. However, we remain critical of the implementation and the timing of this plan.  Under COVID, the need for healthcare is much more pronounced and should have… Read More »Statement on the Ontario government’s plan to develop a “portable benefits” system

Statement on International Migrants’ Day: MRCC affirms commitment serving migrant workers

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On this International Migrants’ Day, MRCC affirms our commitment to continue serving migrant workers in Canada towards their empowerment throughout the ongoing pandemic.  Migrant workers, especially temporary foreign workers (TFWs), face many vulnerabilities on a daily basis. Lack of permanent status, work permits and housing tied to a specific employer, and many more precarious conditions put migrants at risk of abuse, discrimination and exploitiation. This is the reality for many… Read More »Statement on International Migrants’ Day: MRCC affirms commitment serving migrant workers