Canada Introduces New Measures to Protect Vulnerable Immigrants
The federal government of Canada has introduced new measures to protect all vulnerable immigrants and workers. It announced multiple actions aimed at bettering the lives of such groups while operating within Canada. Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada will introduce three new measures by September 9, 2019, as to help immigrants in different sectors. The law focuses on protecting vulnerable workers, those suffering from family abuse cases and helping sponsorship of immediate family members initially not declared when moving to Canada.
Vulnerable Workers
According to Ahmed Hussein, Immigration Minister in Canada, vulnerable workers will begin applying for open work permits starting June 4, 2019. The step will ensure the prevention of abusive job cases in Canada on temporary workers in employer-specific jobs. Besides, the action allows a vulnerable worker to quit the offensive job and seek other positions without losing their status as well as creating room for employer assessment. According to cases filed at the Canada Border Service Agency and police forces, about one hundred and sixty employers have been found guilty of abusive behaviors to vulnerable workers and face penalties and other related legal actions.
Family Abuse Newcomers
Another group benefitting from the new measures is newcomers facing family violence hence qualify for fee-exempt temporary resident permit application. Beginning on July 26, 2019, the new law will ensure all victims acquire a legal immigration status comprising of work and health care coverage permits. The IRCC is also advancing on the process of protecting those in urgent family abuse cases through hastening permanent residency applications in Canada, especially on altruistic and empathetic situations.
