I have a question about temporary workers and live-in caregivers. We've heard that this government is very concerned about fighting crime and wrongdoers, but the truth is that these temporary foreign workers and live-in caregivers are often the most exploited workers in Canada. That happens under the current rules; there's simply not enough protection there. I'm wondering if the government is planning to make the necessary changes to these programs to both recognize the importance of the work and also ensure the rights of the workers so they cannot be exploited and, in some cases, brutalized and made victims of trafficking.
On February 7th, 2008. See this statement in context.