Even high-wage temporary foreign workers are at risk of exploitation

As Canadian firms address ongoing staffing challenges, more high-wage temporary foreign workers are likely to be hired. They are an important part of our workforce, and they need the same protections as Canadians.
Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan pictured on May 30, 2023. In discussions about temporary foreign workers, those in the high-wage stream are often overlooked, writes Catherine Connelly.

When we think of temporary foreign workers, we usually think of agricultural workers and nannies: vulnerable workers at risk of exploitation. But not every temporary foreign worker does this kind of work. What about software engineers, accountants, and technicians? Unfortuna...

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