Canada Soccer added its voice Friday to the push for greater workers' rights and inclusivity in Qatar as the country prepares to host next month's FIFA World Cup.
The gas-rich emirate has come under fire during the past decade for its treatment of migrant workers, mostly from South Asia, who were needed to build billions worth of stadiums, transportation and hotels ahead of the 32-country men's soccer showcase.
Canada Soccer general secretary Earl Cochrane noted Canada's "global reputation as a country that stands up for human rights." Football Australia said the video follows almost two years of consultations between the Socceroos, the players' union, and Football Australia with a number of global organizations including Amnesty International, FIFA and FIFPRO, the global players organization.
Cochrane said that included discussions with businesses providing accommodations for so-called friends and families and those helping with branding for Canada House.
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