New research shows just how bad the fast-track was, and why it shouldn’t be brought back

An investigation into the scandal-ridden fast-track for Temporary Foreign Worker employers shows that approved applications often fail to meet official guidelines. Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan will be making a presentation about the Temporary Foreign Worker program on Friday, Oct. 25 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. at a conference on “Transforming Citizenship: Ethnicity, Transnationalism & Belonging in Canada.” Media are welcome to attend. McGowan will be available to the media after his talk.

When: Friday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.

Where: Campus Saint-Jean, 8406 Marie-Anne-Gaboury Street, 91 Street, Edmonton

Who: Gil McGowan, president, Alberta Federation of Labour

What: New research on the Temporary Foreign Worker program

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Olav Rokne, AFL Communications Director at 780-289-6528 (cell) or via e-mail orokne@afl.org.