Temporary Foreign Workers: Your rights

In Canada, the rights of all workers, including temporary foreign workers, are protected by law. If you are a temporary foreign worker employed by the University of Manitoba, read on for important information about your rights as a temporary foreign worker.

• If your Work Permit was issued under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program pursuant to a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) approval provided to you by the University of Manitoba, please refer to the following information to learn about your rights as a foreign worker in Canada:
  
  English: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/protected-rights.html
  
  French: https://www.canada.ca/fr/emploi-developpement-social/services/travailleurs-etrangers/droits-proteges.html
   
• If your Work Permit was issued under the International Mobility Program pursuant to a LMIA exemption number provided to you by the University of Manitoba, please refer to the following information to learn about your rights as a foreign worker in Canada:
  
  English: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/know-your-rights-worker-international-mobility-program.html
  
  French: https://www.canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete/organisation/publications-guides/apprenez-quels-sont-vos-droits-travailleur-programme-mobilite-internationale.html

If you require additional information about your rights as a temporary foreign worker employed by the University of Manitoba, please contact the UM Immigration Consultant at immigration@umanitoba.ca.