Exploited in the workplace: the ‘Canadian dream’ turns into a nightmare for international students

Precarious immigration status allows for exploitation by employers, experts say.

9 Jul 2024 • 8 min read

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To make ends meet, international students are often trapped in jobs that offer no pay or less than the minimum wage. Fear of deportation prevents many from speaking out. (Alvarostock)

Anusha Siddiqui

Anusha Siddiqui is an investigative reporting intern with Humber College’s StoryLab.

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