All Out to Support Migrant Workers

Join Actions September 12-15 Against Racism and for Immigrant Justice!

The Migrant Rights Network has called for days of action to uphold the rights of migrant workers. Posted below is the organization’s call to action.

Rent is skyrocketing, wages are stagnating, and the cost of groceries continues to climb. The politicians and corporations responsible for this crisis are trying to distract us by blaming migrants. Posted below is the network’s call to action.

And, it’s working. We’re seeing increasing hatred online and in our workplaces, and recent polls show that anti-immigrant sentiment is at historic levels. The federal government is responding by imposing a growing number of restrictions on migrant entries. These include capping study permits, barring most permit holders from bringing their families, limiting permanent residency, imposing visas on Mexico, slashing work and study permits, refusing to renew permits for graduated international students, and increasing visa denials. Policies that would protect migrant rights, like the regularization of undocumented people, have been sidelined.

Despite these massive restrictions, anti-immigrant voices continue to get louder, while the affordability crisis only gets worse. Allowing migrant scapegoating means greater migrant exploitation; and distraction from solving the issues many of our communities are facing.

We need a strong, united response. Public education and mass organizing are crucial. The Migrant Rights Network is organizing actions in Charlottetown, Edmonton, Moncton, Ottawa, Peterborough, Sudbury, Toronto and Vancouver, just before Parliament returns.

We need thousands to take to the streets across the country to say no to racism, demand permanent resident status for all migrants and equal rights for all.

Here’s how you can help:

– Join or organize a contingent: If you’re near one of the action cities, rally your staff, volunteers, members, and friends to join in the streets.

– Speak up on social media: Share why you’re joining and organizing others to take action.

– Amplify the call to action online: (Share on Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook)

– Distribute materials: Download and share posters, flyers, and graphics; and send emails to your lists.

Divided we fall; united we win for all. Let’s make these actions massive!

Here’s the full list of actions:

Thursday, September 12

Charlottetown

5:00 pm
Boulder Park, 160 Grafton St.
For information: (902) 894-4573 or ryan@cooperinstitute.ca

Saturday, September 14

Peterborough

12:00 pm
MP Michelle Ferreri’s Constituency Office, 417 Bethune St. #4
For information: ispeterborough@gmail.com

Sudbury

1:00 pm
1191 Lansing Ave., Unit 8
For information: 705-470-2173

Edmonton

1:00 pm
Federal Building, 9820 107 St. NW

Vancouver

1:00 pm
Grandview Park, 657 Charles St.

Sunday, September 15

Moncton

2:00 pm
Riverfront Park, 110 Assomption Blvd.
For information: 506-251-7467, niger@migrantworkersalliance.org

Ottawa

2:00 pm
Human Rights Monument, 220 Elgin St.

Toronto

1:00 pm
City Hall, 100 Queen St. W.

For more information visit:
migrantrights.ca