Syed Hussan
Syed Hussan is the executive director of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, an organization focused on advocating for the rights of migrant workers in Canada. He has been a strong voice for the inclusion and regularization of undocumented workers, emphasizing the importance of creating fair and comprehensive immigration policies. Recently, he described the Canadian government's announcement regarding a new immigration stream for undocumented construction workers as a 'step in the right direction,' while calling for broader reforms to benefit all undocumented individuals.
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Syed Hussan, executive director of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, urged caution in the use of AI because it often makes mistakes.
Immigration Department experimenting with AI to advise newcomers on where to settle
Canada· 2026-03-04
Syed Hussan, spokesperson for the Migrant Rights Network, said that 'by restricting tourist visas, Canada has sneakily slammed the door on refugee families fleeing persecution.'
Asylum claims drop after closer official scrutiny of visitor visa applicationsCanada· 2026-01-21
Syed Hussan, the executive director of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, stated that the legislation results from political rhetoric blaming migrants for Canada's affordability crisis.
Canada bill targeting refugees feared to signal new era of US-style border policy | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Syed Hussan, executive director of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, discussed the challenges faced by international students with expired permits.
Thousands of former international students’ visas will expire soon. What happens next is murkyCanada· 2025-11-27
Syed Hussan advocates for open work permits for migrant workers affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Group asks feds to grant EI, open work permits to foreign workers affected by Hurricane MelissaCanada· 2025-11-10
Syed Hussan, executive director of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, said the penalties are still too small, on average, and workers do not receive any monetary compensation when their employers are found to have broken TFW program rules.
New Brunswick seafood processor fined record $1-million for breaking TFW program rulesCanada· 2025-10-08
Syed Hussan, a spokesperson for Migrants Rights Network, highlighted the challenges faced by refugee claimants in obtaining work permits.
Asylum seekers living in government-funded hotels told to check out by next weekCanada· 2025-09-24
Syed Hussan accused Carney’s government of enriching billionaires while Canada faces climate collapse.
Protests across Canada challenge aspects of Carney’s agendaCanada· 2025-09-21
Syed Hussan is the spokesperson for the Migrant Rights Network, advocating for migrant justice.
Progressive groups plan protests to challenge parts of Carney agendaCanada· 2025-09-19
Syed Hussan, executive director of Migrant Rights Network, told The Globe that shutting down the program would still leave many temporary foreign workers in the country.
Poilievre calls for federal government to end temporary foreign worker programCanada· 2025-09-03
Syed Hussan is a spokesperson for the Migrants Rights Network who criticized the government for delays in implementing the construction worker regularization program.
Ottawa pressed to factor in 500,000 undocumented residents as it consults on immigration targetsCanada· 2025-08-13
Syed Hussan, executive director for Migrant Rights Network, said that the changes are likely to go through but are essentially a rebranding exercise.
Temporary foreign workers may get more flexibility to move jobs as Ottawa eyes changes to programCanada· 2025-07-30
Syed Hussan, a spokesperson for Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, noted that PRRA hearings have far lower acceptance rates than IRB hearings.
Border bill would create ‘in limbo’ foreign residents, refugee groups sayCanada· 2025-07-10
Migrant Rights Network spokesperson Syed Hussan expressed alarm at the changes, saying they would drastically restrict protections for refugees and immigrants.
From increased police power to stricter immigration, here’s what’s in the new border billCanada· 2025-06-05
Syed Hussan is a spokesperson for the Migrant Rights Network.
Ottawa’s proposed immigration reforms will restrict asylum seekers access to hearingsCanada· 2025-06-05
Syed Hussan, spokesperson for the Migrant Rights Network, said the new Liberal government should focus on the rights and treatment of migrants.
Carney’s aim to cut immigration marred by undercounting of temporary migrants, warn economistsCanada· 2025-05-12
Syed Hussan criticized the linking of housing affordability with immigration policies by the main political parties.
Immigration is overshadowed in election by Trump and tariffsCanada· 2025-04-08
Syed Hussan, executive director of Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, called Monday’s application process a crisis created by IRCC’s decision to impose an intake cap.
Launch of immigration program for caregivers marred by website crashCanada· 2025-04-02
Syed Hussan is the executive director of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change who described the immigration announcement as a step in the right direction.
Ottawa plans to launch new immigration stream for undocumented migrants working in constructionCanada· 2025-03-08
