Migrant workers are one step closer to getting their day in court to challenge part of Canada’s temporary foreign worker program as unconstitutional for restricting them to working only for their sponsoring employers.
On Friday, a Quebec court gave the green light to a class-action lawsuit initiated by a Guatemalan worker, who alleges that the closed work permit system, in place since 1966, was rooted in direct discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin and colour, violating the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
It makes you wonder if Justin or his backers are coaching this behind the scenes.
