Integrity of Canada’s immigration system is at stake

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This alleged incident which has been denied and unverified at this point is, in my opinion, being used by migrant worker advocates as an opportunity to generate media attention in an attempt to obtain permanent residency for migrant workers.

It is not about health and safety, it is about immigration. Migrant workers work extremely hard and provide essential services to farmers and are entitled to living conditions that protect their health and safety, not only during this pandemic but at all times. It does not follow that this requires they automatically be granted permanent residency. There is a process to be followed to obtain permanent residency, and if migrant workers want that status, they should follow that process.

The integrity of our immigration system should be protected.

Greg Sheehan, Mississauga