Syed Hussan

Syed Hussan

activist Canada

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
35,552
Power
1,590$
Sentiment
3.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,552 $1,700,000 1,590$
Totals 1 38,005,238 35,552 $1,700,000 1,590$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: 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.' 3

The Globe and Mail: Asylum claims drop after closer official scrutiny of visitor visa applications

United Kingdom United Kingdom: 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. 5

The Guardian: Canada bill targeting refugees feared to signal new era of US-style border policy | Canada

Canada Canada: Syed Hussan, executive director of the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, discussed the challenges faced by international students with expired permits. 6

The Globe and Mail: Thousands of former international students’ visas will expire soon. What happens next is murky

Canada Canada: 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. 5

The Globe and Mail: New Brunswick seafood processor fined record $1-million for breaking TFW program rules

Canada Canada: Syed Hussan, a spokesperson for Migrants Rights Network, highlighted the challenges faced by refugee claimants in obtaining work permits. 6

The Globe and Mail: Asylum seekers living in government-funded hotels told to check out by next week

Canada Canada: 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. 6

The Globe and Mail: Poilievre calls for federal government to end temporary foreign worker program

Canada Canada: Syed Hussan is a spokesperson for the Migrants Rights Network who criticized the government for delays in implementing the construction worker regularization program. 4

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa pressed to factor in 500,000 undocumented residents as it consults on immigration targets