GC34 Domestic Workers (1992D585)

The 34th General Council through the Division of Mission in Canada

  1. seeks the removal of the new domestic workers regulation introduced by Immigration Canada, and in effect since 20 January 1992; and

  2. urges the Government of Canada to regulate just and fair wage policy and adequate working conditions for domestic workers; and

  3. [will] develop educational resources for the United Church of Canada which would create an awareness of exploitation of migrant workers.

 

GC34 1992 ROP, p. 190

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