Op-Ed: Newcomers' volunteer work quickly becoming exploitation in Canada
Encouraging newcomer participation in unpaid labour when the basic needs of food and shelter are not met is not just misguided; it’s cruel, says Kasandra James of Volunteer Toronto.
Why It Matters
Many newcomers arrive in Canada with multiple degrees and years of work experience – their acceptance to Canada requires it. Still, when they arrive, they are unable to access the professions they are trained for and are instead told to work for free, often at a time when many simply cannot afford it.
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