Danilo De Leon News Today

Applications for labour market impact assessments have surged in Western Canada, rising by more than 80 per cent since last year.

The program, beginning in January, is driven by a critical labor shortage across the country

In a bid to address a crippling labor shortage and help keep families together, Canada is making it possible for the first time for spouses and working-age children of temporary foreign workers to work legally in the country themselves. The program, to be rolled out in three phases beginning in January, will remain in place…

The story of Danilo de Leon’s journey of leaving behind his family in the Philippines to work abroad is perhaps the story of most Filipino migrant workers, especially parents. He did so, after all, to provide a better future for his two children.

Rights groups say permanent status will help prevent abuse and allow foreign workers in Canada to defend their rights.

MIGRANTE CANADA September 5, 2022 Thousands of migrant workers live in Canada in precarious situations. They have lost their legal immigration status and

Danilo De Leon, chair of Migrante Canada, is fighting his own deportation order. He's also calling on the federal government to bring in a regularization program that would provided undocumented and temporary foreign workers with permanent resident status.

“Danilo has been a strong advocate for human rights in his workplace and for migrant workers’ rights. If Danilo is forced to return to the Philippines, he could face political persecution for his beliefs and advocacy.” — Bert Blundon, NUPGE President 

TORONTO, March 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Migrants, refugees, undocumented people, workers, and international students are taking action on March 20,...

TORONTO, March 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Migrants, refugees, undocumented people, workers, and international students are taking action on March 20