Tim Hortons denies responsibility for working conditions of temporary foreign workers

For Immediate Release

Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories

In recent media releases, Tim Hortons has defended its use of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in its franchises, and affirmed a commitment to “create a positive, fair work environment for all of [its] team members”.

Why, […]

2019-06-27T21:18:48-07:00April 25, 2014|Categories: News, Release|Tags: |

Temporary foreign workers defend right to see evidence against them in human rights complaint against Tim Hortons

For Immediate Release

Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories

On March 27 and 28, 2014, four former temporary foreign workers from Mexico will be represented in Supreme Court to defend an order by the BC Human Rights Tribunal (the “Tribunal”) […]

2019-06-27T21:23:36-07:00March 27, 2014|Categories: News, Release|Tags: |

New report finds that BC’s residential tenancy system is plagued by unfairness

For Immediate Release

Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories

A new report by a legal advocacy organization identifies significant and persistent unfairness at the Residential Tenancy Branch, the body charged with administering BC’s tenancy laws. The report, entitled “On Shaky Ground: Fairness at […]

2019-06-27T21:24:48-07:00October 8, 2013|Categories: News, Release|Tags: |

Give children the money: Groups call for an end to 100% child support claw back from families on income assistance

For Immediate Release

Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories

Three human rights advocacy organizations are calling on the Province to end its practice of clawing back 100% of child support payments made to families receiving income assistance. The groups are asking the leaders of BC’s four major […]

2020-09-22T20:16:06-07:00April 3, 2013|Categories: News, Release|Tags: |
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