Montreal
Montreal Recommendations
June 2019
The foundation for the GPN was laid with the success of a global conference
Held in Montreal, Canada in 2019, the Conference brought together, for the first time, more than 100 policy makers and regulators from over 40 jurisdictions around the world resulted in the flagship IOM resource, The Montreal Recommendations on Recruitment: A Road Map towards Better Regulation.
The Montreal Recommendations establish global guidance on recruitment regulation and migrant worker protection. They reflect the growing consensus among policy makers that governance gaps in international recruitment require deliberate, robust and coordinated action by regulators.
The guidance addresses a range of policy issues, including strategies to incentivize legal compliance; recruitment fees and costs; the role of inspectors, consular officials and labour attachés; and steps to strengthen grievance mechanisms, access to remedy and bilateral, regional and multilateral engagement.
Migrant welfare & assistance
Low-paid international migrants employed in high-risk economic sectors are particularly vulnerable to exploitation.
Inspection & enforcement
How the regulation of recruitment is monitored and enforced has a direct impact on its effectiveness.
Recruitment fees & costs
International migrants are often charged fees and related costs for their recruitment, visas and work permits.
Access to grievance mechanisms & dispute resolution
State-supported remedy can take many forms, including formal apology, restitution, rehabilitation, compensation and more.
Bilateral, regional & multilateral mechanisms
Government-to-government agreements establish recruitment channels through public employment services.
Licensing & registration of labour recruiters
Licensing and registration act as a shorthand for States to grant legal status to and formalize businesses.
