Documentary from The New Canadians Centre Focuses On Migrant Workers

A short documentary, filmed and directed by local filmmaker Shahed Khaito called ‘The Hands That Feed Us’ was released on August 5.

Photo courtesy of the New Canadians Centre

The documentary is produced in partnership with the New Canadians Centre and the Peterborough Immigration Partnership.

It tells the story of Julie Fleming and Roberto Garcia at Circle Organic farm in Milbrook. Fleming is a co-owner and operator of the farm. Garcia arrived at Circle Organic from Mexico through the Peterborough Immigration Partnership.

The Peterborough Immigration Program connects with farmers and workers in the region to broaden the network of support and discuss the gaps and opportunities in this area of work.

Advocates for migrant workers have raised issues related to workers’ rights and sometimes abusive treatment because of the power imbalances created by the structural inequity of this program.

They have been vocal in their calls for a fairer immigration system, improved working conditions and treatment of migrant workers, and stronger provision and protection of employment rights.

For more resources regarding migrant worker issues and developments visit Justice for Migrant Workers, Migrant Rights Network, Migrant Workers Alliance For Change or Migrant Worker Health Project.

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