I would say yes and no. For example, in Montréal, a person who speaks French like me can easily find out where to go for help. However, I was in a remote region, like many temporary workers. Eighty per cent of them don't speak French, which means that many won’t know where to turn.
The solutions are theoretical, not realistic. I already spoke French very well on arriving here. Still, I didn’t know where to turn for help because I was in a remote region. I only listened to my employer.
As it’s currently structured, the program doesn't inform employees how to ask for help or report mistreatment. The program causes employees to keep quiet out of fear, because they feel threatened or traumatized by what they’re going through.
