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How Canada’s labour traffickers trap workers

by Local Journalism Initiative February 5, 2026

written by Local Journalism Initiative February 5, 2026

By Isaac Phan Nay and Zak Vescera [Editor’s note: This story is a collaboration between the Investigative Journalism Foundation and The Tyee.] Choori Mohamed came to Canada with a dream of finding a job, getting permanent residency and eventually helping his wife and two children emigrate from his h...

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