UN Report Criticizes Canada's Foreign Worker Program

A UN report by investigator Tomoya Obokata criticizes Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program, labeling it a breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery due to power imbalances and exploitative practices. The report highlights issues such as wage theft, abuse, and hazardous working conditions. Canada's Labor Minister Randy Boissonnault and Immigration Minister Marc Miller acknowledge the need for reforms, with potential measures including stricter oversight and reducing the low-wage stream. Opposition figures argue the program undermines local employment. Despite these criticisms, the program continues to be a major source of labor for various industries in Canada.