New UN report says that migrant workers in Canada are experiencing modern-day slavery conditions

The World

United Nations special rapporteur Tomoya Obokata speaks with The World’s Carol Hills about his latest report on instances of contemporary slavery happening against migrant workers in Canada’s temporary foreign workers program and what he thinks should be done about it to ensure human rights standards are met.

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