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Activists hold protest in Toronto over treatment of migrant workers during coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic.The event was organized by the Migrant Workers Alliance of Canada, which for months has been advocating for migrant workers to receive the same status and benefits as Canadian citizens.Syed Hussan, the group’s executive director, said the actions are about underlining the unique issues that such workers face, and ensuring they receive equal treatment under the law.“Migrant workers have lost lives and have lost their livelihoods due to COVID-19,” Hussan said.