This forum is an invitation. Let’s start with a simple question: why are our systems failing us, and who benefits when workers are divided?
We know something is deeply wrong when working one job isn’t enough, landlords throw us out of our homes, schools are falling apart, we can’t get the healthcare or childcare we need, and when instead of addressing these issues, politicians bring police, enforcement and Trump-style immigration policies like C-12. Permits are being cancelled. Three thousand people are being pushed out of Canada every single day.
This March 31 marked 60 years since Canada created the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program – the beginning of a system built to extract migrant labour while denying migrants rights, permanence, and dignity. Six decades later, the same logic is being used to scapegoat migrants for a crisis created by government policy and corporate greed.
But migrants have always fought back. And on April 25th, we fight together.
At the forum, let’s arrive at solutions and strategies on how we can build power.
Join with migrant and undocumented people, community organizers, activists and unionists to build a collective analysis of what’s really happening in Canada – what Bill C-12 means, who benefits when workers are divided, and how migrant organizations are fighting back. Together, we will share stories of hope, struggle and resistance toward a people’s strategy for justice.
Performances, panels, food, and special guest speakers to be announced!
Organized by Migrant Rights Network – Ontario – see list of member organizations here.