Video: Temporary foreign workers left vulnerable and exposed to abuse

Video: Temporary foreign workers left vulnerable and exposed to abuse

September 14, 2016 5:38 pm PST.

Despite recommended changes coming to temporary foreign workers program, many wondering if it will be enough to stop the abuse

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