University of Winnipeg
Leatherdale Hall (Tony's)
Bryce, 515 Portage Ave
Winnipeg MB R3B 2E9
Canada
Voices of Resistance: Shaping the Future of Migrant Workers
Organized by the CCR’s Precarious and Exploited Migrants Committee, the Forum focuses on “Voices of Resistance: Shaping the Future of Migrant Workers.” It provides a platform for migrant workers, CCR members, and grassroots organizations to strategize, organize, and advance advocacy priorities with the Canadian government and decision-makers, while enhancing the knowledge and expertise of migrant workers, activists, front-line workers, and advocates.
Across the country, migrant workers face growing challenges – unsafe conditions, unfair policies, and threats to dignity and rights – yet are rising with courage and determination. The Forum will shine a light on how workers are organizing, resisting, and building solidarity; center migrant-worker voices and leadership; examine systemic forces driving exploitation; and share struggles and victories.
This is a space for action: participants will identify concrete advocacy priorities, strengthen national and provincial strategies, and expose exploitative practices demanding urgent change – advancing open work permits, stronger protections, and pathways to permanent residency.
The goal is clear: to leave with a shared resolution and tangible next steps for coordinated action.
The Forum takes place before the CCR 2025 Consultation for people interested in participating in both.
Event details
- Registration fee scale
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- General: $60 per participant
- Students: $40 per participant
- Migrant workers: Free
Register early as spaces are limited!
Please note that you can sponsor a migrant worker to attend this event, this includes covering their accommodation, travel and per diem costs. Click on the button below to access the webform.
The CCR relies on donations to operate as we are not receiving funding from the Government. If you want to support our work, please consider making a donation.
- Resources
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- Read the 2024 National Migrant Workers Forum Report
- Check the active #OpenWorkPermitsNow Campaign
Program outline - will be available soon
- Morning session
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Opening: TBC
Panel 1: TBC
- Afternoon session
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Panel 2: TBC
Closing: TBC
For more information: contact Gauri Sreenivasan at gsreenivasan@ccrweb.ca