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Textile Industry

textile industry: At least 377 people are confirmed dead after the illegally constructed building collapsed in a Dhaka suburb, and the death toll is expected to rise, according to Huffington Post. There is also the existence of sweatshops in Montreal. There are a lot of immigrants working in the textile industry at rates and at conditions that are not necessarily the most ideal conditions, she says and The deadly garment factory building collapse in Bangladesh has prompted many Canadians to ask questions about what is being sacrificed in order to keep prices low for shoppers in North America. Montreal is home to several retail outlets that promote ethical fashion choices. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.