Alberta government cancels U.A.E. foreign worker recruitment trip

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The Alberta government has decided to cancel a foreign worker recruiting trip to the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement from the Minister of Immigration and Multiculturalism Muhammad Yaseen.

In a statement Sunday, Yaseen said the ministry was made aware of the potential recruitment mission earlier this week, but that after reviewing the mission's purpose, he has decided not to pursue it.

News of the trade mission had raised concerns among labour leaders in the province.