Hussan said most migrant workers don't report conditions out of fear of reprisal, or because they don't have the ability to do so. $50M to help cover costsEach year about 60,000 foreign workers come to Canada. In April, the federal government announced $50 million to help farmers and fish processors who are bringing in temporary foreign workers during the COVID-19 crisis. The report says 209 migrant workers reported increased intimidation, surveillance and threats from employers, "often under the guise of COVID-19 protocols." NDP MP Jenny Kwan says the government must do more to protect foreign workers.

Source: CBC News June 08, 2020 12:00 UTC