Jul 31

Rally in Parc-Extension Marks World Day Against Trafficking of Persons

Yesterday, the Canada International Migrants Alliance (IMA – Canada Chapter) and allied organizations in Quebec, led by the newest member Conseil Migrant, held a powerful rally in the immigrant neighborhood of Parc-Extension to mark the World Day Against Trafficking of Persons.

We raised our voices in strong opposition to the fascist and authoritarian immigration Bill C-2. If enacted, this bill will further criminalize migrants and refugees rather than addressing the real issues: abuse, exploitation, and the trafficking of workers.

Groups of workers—ranging from South Asian asylum seekers to victims of labour trafficking at the hands of a Montreal-based recruitment agency—gathered to share their stories and denounce the growing vulnerability and scapegoating of migrants and refugees in Canada.

The International Migrants Alliance (IMA) also released a statement on this occasion, which you can read here: IMA Canada July 30 statement EN

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