HANSARD: Will Prime Minister implement a broad, uncapped program to regulate undocumented workers?

Debates of May 28th, 2024
House of Commons Hansard #319 of the 44th Parliament, 1st Session
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Oral Questions

 

Jenny Kwan Vancouver East, BC
NDP

Mr. Speaker, successive Liberal and Conservative governments have heavily relied on migrant workers to support Canada's economy. They are often underpaid and racialized. They can easily fall through the cracks, leaving them undocumented through no fault of their own. They live here and contribute to our communities and they pay their taxes, yet without permanent status, they are often subject to exploitation and abuse. The Liberals have been saying that they want to regularize them since 2021, but empty words will not protect workers.

Will the Prime Minister implement a broad, uncapped program to regularize undocumented workers so that their basic human rights are protected?

 

Marc Miller Minister of Immigration
Liberal

Mr. Speaker, I appreciate and respect the member's passion in this matter, particularly for a set of people who indeed are in Canada and are subject to abuse at times. There should be regular pathways for people who are here irregularly.

I can confirm to the House that pursuant to the minister's mandate letter, we are looking at a number of options. I would say for all Canadians that there is no clear consensus as to the path forward. However, as this is work that is ongoing, I cannot comment any further.

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