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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s call for a “very hard cap” on immigration is both misleading and harmful. Blaming newcomers for housing shortages and youth unemployment serves to distract from the real culprits: decades of neoliberal economic policy and an unregulated housing market dominated by speculative interests. The crisis is not about too many people—it’s about a system built to serve profits, not people. Migrant workers are not causing the housing... Read more →

Amnesty International Canada Urges Immediate Action to Uphold the Rights of People Seeking Safety

Seeking asylum is not a crime—it is a fundamental, internationally recognized human right. Yet, as Canada reviews its border and immigration frameworks, Amnesty International Canada is sounding the alarm: proposed changes under Bill?C?2 and entrenched policies like the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) risk stripping away the protections afforded to those fleeing persecution Introduced in June?2025 and misleadingly titled the “Strong Borders Act,” Bill?C?2 includes provisions that could: Set a... Read more →

Review of media coverage: Amazon laid-off workers’ demonstration on Prime Day

Several media outlets covered the demonstration held in Montreal on July 8, 2025, by the Amazon Workers Committee at the Immigrant Workers Centre (IWC–CTI) and community allies. Reports from CityNews, La Presse, Le Devoir, and CBC highlighted the protesters’ demands for better protections, accountability, and concrete action from governments. On Amazon Prime Day, the Immigrant Workers Centre (IWC–CTI) held a press conference together with former Amazon workers, the Amazon Workers... Read more →

Settlement Agreement in the IWC-CTI Class Action Lawsuit Against Newrest and Tresor

Read the agreement in French only: Avis pre?-approbation (FR) A Settlement Agreement has been reached in the class action filed by the Immigrant Workers Centre (“CTTI”) against Newrest Holding S.A. et al. This Settlement will be presented to the Court on August 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in room 17.09 of the Montreal Courthouse. Please read this notice to members carefully to understand your rights. You can also obtain more... Read more →