Notes
Future research/gaps identified
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Policymakers focus on the wants and needs of employers. Much more consideration in policy and practice is needed for the TFWs themselves.
Key populations
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Filipino migrant workers
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TFWs in Alberta
Key recommendations
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Grant permanent resident status to all TFWs upon arrival
Key findings
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Canada’s approach to migrant workers is poorly planned and executed at the detriment of the TFWs themselves
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COVID-19 exacerbated discrimination and maltreatment that TFWs face
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An estimated 10,000-50,000 undocumented workers live and work in Alberta