Citizenship and Immigration committee  We don't have a specific model. It remains to be developed. For example, we wondered how we would include the right to be consulted. Very simply put, we could conduct a survey or administer a questionnaire at the end of the season and ask what working condition problems they had

Citizenship and Immigration committee  We'll talk more about the application of Quebec's Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, which comes within our area of jurisdiction. As I said, this is a very close community. As there is a situation of very great vulnerability, there are few complaints, few incidents of whistle

Citizenship and Immigration committee  We briefly addressed the issue of residence obligation, for both agriculture workers and live-in caregivers. We also recommend that the work permit be open, that it not be limited to a single employer. That was also addressed by Ms. Depatie-Pelletier. We entirely support that rec

Citizenship and Immigration committee  We would at least be able to clarify the legal situation for everyone. From the commission's perspective, one thing is certain: when a person—and I mean a person, not necessarily a citizen—is on Quebec soil, Quebec's Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms applies to that person, an

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Based on our analysis, it's illegal, particularly under the Charter and the articles that I cited. However, the practice of some employers is to demand that they keep identity papers.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Absolutely, that is to say that, if a worker says that it suits him that his employer retains his passport or his identity cards, that's his personal choice, and there's no problem. However, that's not how it's presented, because it's a requirement in some cases. In our communit

Citizenship and Immigration committee  That's correct.

Citizenship and Immigration committee  There are a number of answers. First of all, this is a legally complex situation of shared responsibilities between the federal and provincial governments. You've also had occasion to hear about that. A number of players have responsibilities. Our commission has responsibility i

Citizenship and Immigration committee  Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, the basic act passed by the National Assembly in 1975 which our commission is responsible for implementing, recognizes and guarantees the same rights to all persons residing in Quebec, regardless of gender