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This is a care worker petition demanding the government to create an Interim program removing education credentials and English test requirements and process PR applications faster so we can be reunited with our families before the HCCP/HSWP Program expires in June 2024. Read the petition for more information.

Send a message: Support Migrant Caregivers in Crisis We take care of children and the elderly. We deserve our rights.

⚡️ Care Workers:
Come to an online information session with Immigration Lawyer Nir Gepner on Thursday, April 20 at 7pm Toronto time (4pm Vancouver, 5pm Alberta ) to find out how you are impacted and what you need to do to make sure that you are ready!

Register with this link to get your zoom link. https://migrantworkersalliance.org/april20cwinfo/

Care Workers: Online Info Session on Reduced Work Experience to Apply for PR - Migrant Workers Alliance for Change Register for an online information session for careworkers!

⚠️Breaking News:
IRCC just announced that they are reducing the 24 months experience to 12 months to apply for PR effective in April 30, 2023. If you have an existing application under HCCP and HSW you no longer need to wait 24 months after April 30 to submit the completion form. But, all the other requirements are still in place. We still need to fight for the removal of quotas, backlogs, English and Education requirements.

https://migrantworkersalliance.org/caregiverchanges/

All the answers: Changes to Caregiver Program Requirements Migrant caregivers! Find out more about changes to PR rules announced today.

***Make a Call for !***

One year ago today, Prime Minister Trudeau promised regularization (permanent resident status for undocumented people), and permanent resident status for migrant workers and students. A year later, migrants are waiting, while deportations, abuse, and exploitation continue.

But change is coming! Take 3 minutes right now to leave a 📞 phone message for Trudeau and as many Cabinet Ministers as you can. Click here for the phone numbers and script: https://actionnetwork.org/events/dec16call/

Dec 16: Make a Phone Call for Status For All! Ministers are making the first decision soon.

Did you hear about new open work permits for family members? Click here to see if it applies to you.
https://migrantworkersalliance.org/familyworkpermit/

Family open work permits for my spouse & kids? - Migrant Workers Alliance for Change Want to know more about family work permits and if you and your family can apply? Get information and updates here!

***REGISTER & SHARE WIDELY***

Are you a migrant care worker? Want to know more about Motion 44 and what Immigration Minister Fraser presented to Parliament? Join an open meeting for migrants to get updated and hear about our winning strategy to change immigration rules!

DATE: Thursday September 29, 2022
TIME: 8pm Toronto / 5pm Vancouver / 6pm Edmonton / 9pm Halifax
SIGN UP NOW: https://migrantworkersalliance.org/m44meeting/

Sep 29: Get info on Motion 44 & Immigration Minister Fraser's Report Join a meeting for migrants to get updated about Motion 44 and Minister Fraser's report!

*****Calling All Migrant Care Workers*****

We have a huge opportunity right now to win equal rights for 1.7 million of us migrants - including migrant care workers!

➡️ Why now? Right now, the federal government is deciding how many and which groups will get PR. We need to make sure no one is left behind!

➡️ Why is this important for migrant care workers like me?
+ Many of us are unable to apply for PR because of unfair English, Education, work, & status requirements. And thousands of us have already applied for PR, but our applications are stuck in the backlog. We cannot wait!

➡️ PR for us means equal rights and being reunited with our families. We all need PR now - No More Exclusions! No More Waiting!

📣 Take action for in your city this Sunday, September 18! www.MigrantRights.ca/Sep18

DON'T SEE YOUR CITY? Download posters, put them up and send us a photo! https://migrantrights.ca/tools/

Sep 18: Rights, Regularization, Status for All! | Droits, Régularisation, Statut pour tous et toutes Massive migrant justice mobilization

READ & SHARE: "As many as 500,000 undocumented residents live in Canada, often working exploitative jobs in construction, cleaning, caregiving and agriculture could get PR if we fight."

We have an historic opportunity right now to win a regularization program and permanent residency status for all, including migrant care workers! But we need to make sure no one is left behind - No Waiting, No Exclusions, Status For All!

👉 Join us on the streets this Sunday, September 18 at an action near you! Sign up here: www.migrantrights.ca/sep18

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2022/09/02/canada-developing-path-to-permanent-residency-for-undocumented-workers.html

Canada developing path to permanent residency for undocumented workers As many as 500,000 undocumented residents live in Canada, often working exploitative jobs in construction, cleaning, caregiving and agriculture.

UPDATE: Because of our organizing, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser is promising to hire more people by the end of fall to help clear the backlog. But migrant care workers cannot wait. We need PR now!

📣 Now is the time to get louder!
SIGN: www.StatusForAll.ca
JOIN: https://migrantrights.ca/events/sep18/

Today, migrant care workers were at the Taste of Manila Festival in Toronto talking to hundreds of people about , collecting petition signatures and inviting them to Toronto - Rights, Regularization, Status for All! on September 18.

We are living with fear and stress everyday. We need permanent residency in order have equal rights and be reunited with our families. We will not wait any longer!

ACT NOW!
+ Add your voice: www.StatusForAll.ca
+ Join us on the streets in Toronto or a city near you: www.MigrantRights.ca/Sept18

Today, migrant care workers were at the Taste of Manila Festival in Toronto talking to hundreds of people about , collecting petition signatures and inviting them to the Toronto - Rights, Regularization, Status for All! on September 18.

We are living with fear and stress everyday. We need permanent residency in order have equal rights and be reunited with our families. We will not wait any longer!

ACT NOW!
+ Add your voice: www.StatusForAll.ca
+ Join us on the streets in Toronto or a city near you: www.MigrantRights.ca/Sept18

***Calling All Migrant Care Workers & Supporters***

This summer the federal government is making decisions about how many non-status people will be regularized or given permanent residency status and how many low-wage workers will be granted PR. This is happening because we organized, now we must get louder!

We are joining with other migrant groups of the Migrant Rights Network to win rights for all. Take action now:

(1) Sign the new petition: www.StatusforAll.ca

(2) Join an action today on Sunday, July 17 or take action in your neighbourhood:
+ TORONTO from 1pm to 5pm, Bloor & Brock - Outside of MP Dzerowicz's Office at Big on Floor Festival
+ MONTREAL at 2pm, Place Emilie Gamelin (Berri UQAM metro)
+ ST. CATHARINES at 3pm, MP Chris Bittle's Office (61 Geneva Street)
+ EDMONTON at 2pm, MP Heather McPherson (10045 81 Ave)
+ In your neighbourhood: Download posters by clicking this link and put them at your local MP office and in your neighbourhood: https://drive.google.com/.../1N...

Tag us on social media or email photos to us at [email protected]!

On July 17, we are taking action for across the country as we push for permanent immigration status and regularization of all migrants including undocumented people. And then join us at our open meeting and phone zap on July 19.

MONTREAL
Rally & March - 2pm, Sunday, 17 July 2022
Place Emilie Gamelin (Berri UQAM metro)
https://www.solidarityacrossborders.org/en/status-for-all-at-last

TORONTO
Canvassing - 1pm - 5pm, Sunday, 17 July 2022
Bloor & Brock - Outside MP Dzerowicz's Office at Bloor Festival
https://actionnetwork.org/events/july17toronto/

ST CATHARINES
Postering - 3pm, Sunday, 17 July 2022
MP Chris Bittle's Office (61 Geneva Street)
https://actionnetwork.org/events/july17stcatharines/

EDMONTON
Postering - 2pm, Sunday, 17 July 2022
MP Heather McPherson (10045 81 Ave.)

IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD
Don't see your city listed? You can take action. Download posters from https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1N-BJefThgv5553NVZBOCiGpPmYaJYmkH and put them at your local MP office and in your neighbourhood. Tag us on social media or email photos to us [email protected]

ONLINE - EVERYONE INVITED
4pm Vancouver, 7pm Toronto, 8pm Halifax
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
RSVP: https://migrantrights.ca/take-action/organizingcall/

***Calling All Migrant Care Workers & Supporters***

This summer, Prime Minister and Immigration Minister are making decisions that will impact us and the lives of 1.7 million people!

Let them know that we need a fair society with equal rights for ALL, and that means
✍️ Add your name:
https://migrantrights.ca/take.../permanent-resident-status/

Act on historic opportunity to improve lives of 1.7 million people without equal rights Add your name to ensure a fair society with equal rights for all

📣 Migrant Care Workers, are you ready to get loud? 📣

We have BIG news that requires BIG action! Want to know about it? Sign up at www.StatusforAll.ca to be the first to know!

GET READY TO GET LOUD!
We have big news that requires massive action.
Details coming soon.
Sign up at www.StatusforAll.ca to be the first to know.
The time is now.

Today, we, current and former migrant care workers, joined with groups in to share our stories in front of MP offices and make our demands clear:
+ Speed Up Processing & End the Backlog!
+ No More Exclusions - Remove Education & English Requirements!
+ Reunite our Families!
+ Status for All NOW!

We delivered over 3000 petitions to Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's office with our demands.

Are you a migrant care worker? We are a group of current & former migrant care workers who take action together to fight for equal rights and protections. Join us! www.caregiversactioncentre.org/join

***Calling All Migrant Care Workers***

Parliament is getting ready to go on a four month vacation on June 9th. We need to make sure they hear our demands before they do - Faster Processing, No More Exclusions, Family Unity and Status for All!

Join us today on Sunday, May 29 for petition delivery actions in front of MP offices in Toronto & Vancouver!

+ TORONTO: 12pm at 202-720 Spadina Ave for a meeting & petition delivery at Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's office
+ VANCOUVER: 10am at MP Harjit Sajjan's office, 6406 Victoria Drive

Questions? Call, text, WhatsApp 647-782-6633

Over 1,500 migrants - people in Canada without permanent resident status - have told us their priorities for change. Is this what's important to you?

➡️ Fill out this short online survey and add your opinion: https://migrantrights.ca/survey. Your answers will determine the next stage of Migrant Rights Network's campaign for rights and justice. Share with your friends and be part of making change!

Over 1,500 migrants - people in Canada without permanent resident status - have told us their priorities for change. Is this what's important to you? Fill out this short online survey and add your opinion: https://migrantrights.ca/survey. Your answers will determine the next stage of Migrant Rights Network's campaign for rights and justice. Share with your friends. Be part of making change.

***Migrant Care Worker Mother's Day Online Rally this May 8***

Liberal MP Salma Zahid has confirmed her attendance. She is the Chair of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration. This means that at our online rally on Sunday, she and NDP Immigration Critic Jenny Kwan will be hearing our demands: Speed Up Processing, No Exclusions, Family Unity and Status for All Now!

➡️ Migrant care workers, you do not want to miss this! Join us this Sunday, May 8th at 1pm EST / 10am PST: https://migrantrights.ca/mothersday2022

Caregiver Online Mother's Day Rally with Special Guests Join Mother's Day Care Worker Rally - Minister Fraser, MP Kwan and MP Hallan are invited!

***Migrant Care Worker Mother's Day Online Rally this May 8***

The pressure is working! Almost 300 current and former migrant care workers have registered for this Mother's Day Online Rally on Sunday, May 8th and NDP Immigration Critic MP Kwan has confirmed she will be there.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser & Conservative Immigration Critic Jasraj Singh Hallan, where will you be this Mother's Day?

➡️ Migrant care workers, join us this May 8th at 1pm EST / 10am PST: https://migrantrights.ca/mothersday2022

Caregiver Online Mother's Day Rally with Special Guests Join Mother's Day Care Worker Rally - Minister Fraser, MP Kwan and MP Hallan are invited!

This past weekend, migrant care workers met to get ready for May 1st International Workers Day rally in Toronto! We made robot costumes to wear at the rally to send a clear message - “We are humans, not machines, status for all!” 👉 Join us: caregiversactioncentre.org/may12022

+ WHAT: May 1st International Workers Day March & Rally
+ WHEN: This Sunday, May 1, 2022 at 11:30am
+ WHERE: Grange Park in Toronto (near St. Patrick subway station). From there, we will march to the Ministry of Labour at 1:15pm and by 2:00pm join the main event at Queen's Park.
+ WHY: To unite against our rich employers and demand better rights and protections for all, including a $20 minimum wage, and permanent immigration status for everyone!

***Online Rally for Migrant Caregivers on May 8***

Join us online for a Mother's Day Rally on Sunday, May 8th at 1pm Toronto | 10am Vancouver to talk about the impact of the backlog and long years of being away from our families, difficulties that we face while working in Canada, and challenges in applying for permanent residency.

We have invited Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, Conservative Immigration Critic MP Hallan, and NDP Immigration Critic MP Kwan to join us. The more registrations we receive, the more they will feel pressured to attend. Sign up here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/careworkermothersdayrally2022/

Caregiver Online Mother's Day Rally with Special Guests Join Mother's Day Care Worker Rally - Minister Fraser, MP Kwan and MP Hallan are invited!

***Calling All Migrant Care Workers***

Over 250 migrant care workers have shared their opinions about what immigration rules they want changed. But we need more voices, can we get to 500?

➡️ Fill out this survey & send it to 3 friends! https://migrantworkersalliance.org/migrant-care-workers-what-immigration-rules-do-you-want-changed/

Migrant Care Workers: What immigration rules do you want changed? Fill out our survey! - Migrant Workers Alliance for Change If you do not have permanent resident status or you received PR in the last three years, please share your experiences and priorities with us by filling out this survey.

BREAKING: The 2022 Federal Budget includes major immigration policy changes that open the door for more exploitation and abuse of migrants, including migrant care workers like us.

Click here for more information: https://migrantworkersalliance.org/six-hidden-immigration-announcements-in-canadas-2022-budget/

***Calling All Migrant Care Workers***

What immigration rules do you want changed? Fill out this survey to have your voice heard!

➡️ If you do not have permanent resident status or you received PR in the last three years, please share your experiences and priorities with us by filling out this survey: https://migrantworkersalliance.org/migrant-care-workers-what-immigration-rules-do-you-want-changed/

Migrant Care Workers: What immigration rules do you want changed? Fill out our survey! - Migrant Workers Alliance for Change If you do not have permanent resident status or you received PR in the last three years, please share your experiences and priorities with us by filling out this survey.

***MARCH 20: TAKE ACTION TODAY!****

Today, migrants and supporters are taking action internationally and across Canada to say NO to white supremacy, NO to anti-Asian, anti-Black, anti-Indigenous & anti-Muslim hatred and racism in all its forms. We are united in our demands for justice, dignity and !

➡ Find an action near you below or take action on your own or with friends! Learn more here: www.MigrantRights.ca/March20

+ Burnaby, BC: 12pm, MP Terry Beech’s office, 3906 E Hastings St
+ Calgary, AB: 2pm, Peace Bridge
+ Edmonton, AB: 4pm, MP Randy Boissonnault’s office, 10235 124 St NW.
+ Guelph, ON: 2pm, MP Lloyd Longfield's office, 111 Farquhar St
+ Montreal, QC: 12:30pm, Premier François Legault's office, 770 Sherbrooke O
+ Niagara, ON: 2pm, NOTL Townhall.
+ Ottawa, ON: 12:30pm, Human Rights Monument, 220 Elgin
+ Sault Ste Marie, ON: 11:30am, Paroisse Sainte-Marie-Du-Sault, 847 Trunk Road
+ St John’s, NL: 1pm, Harbourside Park
+ Toronto, ON: 2pm, Rally at Larry Sefton Park (500 Bay Street), march to Queen’s Park

March 20: Unite Against Racism! Status for All! Refuse white supremacy, take action on March 20 for racial & migrant justice!

****LOCATION CHANGE: SHARE WIDELY****

Due to other events happening in the area, the March 20th Status For All Walk at 2pm has changed to a new start location. We will meet at Larry Sefton Park, which is just behind City Hall at 500 Bay Street. Take the subway to St. Patrick Station to avoid road closures in the area.

WHAT: Unite Against Racism, Status for All Walk
Location Change: Larry Sefton Park - Unite Against Racism & Status for All Action
WHEN: Sunday, March 20 at 2pm
WHERE: Meet at Larry Sefton Park (500 Bay Street)
SIGN UP HERE: https://actionnetwork.org/events/toronto-unite-against-racism-status-for-all

PLEASE SHARE! Hi All - We have had to change the location because of other events in area. As its last minute, we need your help to spread the word quickly!

We will meet at Larry Sefton Park, which is just behind City Hall at 500 Bay Street. Come via St Patrick Station to avoid road closures in the area.

MARCH 20, 2pm, Unite Against Racism! Status for All!
Location Change: Larry Sefton Park - Unite Against Racism & Status for All Action

*Get ready for March 20th!*

This weekend, migrant care workers, farmworkers, students, undocumented and refugee members across Ontario came together make signs and get ready for March 20! Actions are happening in Burnaby, Calgary, Edmonton, Guelph, Montreal, Niagara, Ottawa, Sault Ste. Marie, St John's, Toronto and more.

We are uniting against racism and demanding . Join us: www.migrantrights.ca/March20

This weekend, across Ontario, migrant care workers, farmworkers, students, undocumented people and refugee members met to make signs and get ready for March 20. Actions in Burnaby, Calgary, Edmonton, Guelph, Montreal, Niagara, Ottawa, Sault Ste Marie, St John's, Toronto and more. We are uniting against racism and demanding status for all. Join us: www.migrantrights.ca/March20

***Calling All Migrant Care Workers***

On Sunday, March 20th at 2pm, join migrants and other migrant care workers at the Toronto City Hall (100 Queen Street) to call on Prime Minister Trudeau to unite our families, end the backlog and ensure Status for All!

➡ Sign up here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/toronto-unite-against-racism-status-for-all

➡ Outside of Toronto or cannot join in-person? Find an action near you or organize your own group or individual action! Click here to learn more: https://migrantrights.ca/march20/

Unite Against Racism: March, Run, Walk, Dance for Status for All! Refuse white supremacy, take action on March 20 for racial & migrant justice!

*We deserve to be with our families on Family Day!*

We love our families, do not keep us apart! Over 16,000 of us migrant care workers are stuck in the waiting for years to reunite with our families despite fulfilling all the requirements. Many cannot even apply because of unfair rules. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - on , ensure now!

+ Add your name to ours: www.StatusforAll.ca
+ Migrant care workers, join us: https://www.caregiversactioncentre.org/join

***Calling All Migrant Care Workers***

Do you have questions about the immigration levels plan and how it affects you and other care workers? Read here to find out: https://migrantworkersalliance.org/what-does-the-2022-immigration-level-plan-mean-for-migrants/

What migrants need to know about the new immigration levels plan? - Migrant Workers Alliance for Change PM Trudeau announced his government’s “targets” for immigration yesterday. Headlines around the world are cheering Canada’s decision to welcome 1.3 million new immigrants over the next three years.  But there […]

“It’s not about fixing policing or expanding policing, but it’s ensuring full and permanent immigration status for every migrant so that they have the power to protect themselves,” said Hussan from Migrant Workers Alliance for Change.

➡ Are you facing harassment or discrimination at the hands of the ? Report what you experienced or witnessed anonymously here. We will keep ourselves and each other safe!
https://migrantworkersalliance.org/truckerconvoyreportin.../

Online self-reporting tool launched for those harassed by convoy protesters | CityNews Toronto An advocacy group for marginalized populations says not everyone can safely turn to the police for help if harassed or abused.

***TODAY***

WHEN: Sunday, January 30, 2022
TIME: 4pm Vancouver, 5pm Edmonton, 6pm Regina, 7pm Toronto, 8pm Halifax
SIGN UP HERE: https://actionnetwork.org/events/online-rally-migrants-in-crisis-migrants-in-action

Together, we will win justice and permanent immigration status for all!

TODAY! TODAY! TODAY!
Sunday, January 30, 2022
4pm Vancouver, 5pm Edmonton, 6pm Regina, 7pm Toronto, 8pm Halifax
Register Now: https://migrantrights.ca/migrantstownhall/

Together, let's put justice on the agenda!

***2 Day Countdown***

+ WHAT: MIGRANTS IN CRISIS! MIGRANTS IN ACTION! Online Rally & Town Hall
+ WHEN: This Sunday, January 30th, 2022 at 4pm Vancouver, 5pm in Edmonton, 6pm Regina, 7pm Toronto, 8pm Halifax
+ SPEAKERS: Migrant farmworkers, care workers, s*x workers, student workers, refugees and undocumented people who will share the problems they are facing and the solutions we all need to ensure a fair future for all.

➡ Migrant care workers, sign up now: https://actionnetwork.org/events/online-rally-migrants-in-crisis-migrants-in-action

MIGRANTS IN CRISIS! MIGRANTS IN ACTION!

FEATURING: Migrant farmworkers, care worker, s*x workers, student workers, refugees and undocumented people in a roundtable where they will share the problems they are facing and the solutions we all need to ensure a fair future for all.

** Sunday, January 30th, 2022
** 4pm Vancouver, 5pm in Edmonton, 6pm Regina, 7pm Toronto, 8pm Halifax
** RSVP now: https://migrantrights.ca/migrantstownhall/