More than cheap labour: The lives of Filipino workers in Alberta as shown in their photos
Abstract
Interviews, stories and photographs describe the experiences of Filipino migrant workers and TFWs in Alberta. It also discusses the TFW program as a whole, and the concerns that current TFW policies create.
Notes
Community organizations
- Migrante Alberta
Future research/gaps identified
- Policymakers focus on the wants and needs of employers. Much more consideration in policy and practice is needed for the TFWs themselves.
Integration timeline
- Newcomers (not defined)
Key populations
- Filipino migrant workers
- TFWs in Alberta
Key recommendations
- Grant permanent resident status to all TFWs upon arrival
Location
- Edmonton
- Calgary
- Alberta
Open access – Yes
Key findings
- Canada’s approach to migrant workers is poorly planned and executed at the detriment of the TFWs themselves
- COVID-19 exacerbated discrimination and maltreatment that TFWs face
- An estimated 10,000-50,000 undocumented workers live and work in Alberta
