Progressive Report: International Migration and Canadian Policy

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Progressive Report: International Migration and Canadian Policy
Temporary/Guest worker migration is an important feature of Canadian immigration policy in the present global context; we can say that with absolute conviction. The next several pages will provide a critical comparison of Canada’s contemporary approach to domestic guest workers and agricultural guest workers – with focus also being devoted to a look at the forces preventing and/or facilitating their equitable social integration. In the end, we can say confidently that there are tough strictures in place to bring the right workers in and rules in place to protect workers from abuse – but there is also a general sense that these workers suffer from isolation and from a lack of...

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