NCJ Number
222007
Journal
International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice Volume: 31 Issue: 2 Dated: Fall 2007 Pages: 191-209
Date Published
2007
Length
19 pages
Annotation
This article discusses the hiring of immigrant live-in caregivers under the Canadian Live-in Caregiver program.
Abstract
The author examines Canada’s Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) as it pertains to immigration law, social legislation and labor law, human rights, and contract law, and concludes that it runs counter to Canada’s pro-human rights image. The author contends that the Program can foster human trafficking and human rights abuses when compared to the definition of trafficking in women and should be abolished. While the Program itself does not promote trafficking it can create situations where trafficking occurs. In the context of economic globalization, which encourages those from disadvantaged countries to migrate for better economic conditions, the Program could foster the exploitation of women from Third World countries. Additionally, the author argues that the Program, with its strict regulations and unique interpersonal relationships, such as the 2 year obligation to live in the host’s home, violates basic rights for equality and dignity. Endnotes and references