As the protests continue, advocacy groups are intensifying their efforts to ensure that the voices of these foreign workers are heard and that their contributions to the community are recognised
Indian students in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) have been actively protesting against recent changes to the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), which could potentially lead to their deportation. The students have been demonstrating for the past two months, voicing their concerns over the new immigration rules.
The situation has garnered significant attention, highlighting the challenges faced by international students in navigating immigration policies
Advocacy groups such as the Cooper Institute and BIPOC USHR have rallied behind these students, urging the PEI government to reconsider the new regulations. During a press conference titled “Fair PNP Rules” held on July 3, these groups called for the exemption of current foreign workers from the newly implemented rules. They argued that these workers are being unfairly blamed for the province’s housing crisis and healthcare shortages.
Despite the growing support for the students, the PEI government has remained steadfast in its decision to change the PNP. The government asserts that these changes are necessary to manage the province’s resources more effectively and to address concerns about PEI’s reputation as an easy pathway to permanent residency.
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