"I hope the 2022 World Cup will be used as an opportunity for Qatar to enhance the effective respect, protection and fulfillment of the rights of migrant workers," he said in a statement. "Migrants undertake important jobs in the country, are an essential part of Qatar’s economic success, and deserve to see their dignity and rights protected on par with that of citizens."
The envoy complained of instances of women serving time in Qatari prisons for having children out of wedlock.
Crepeau made his statement following an eight-day visit to Qatar.
In June, the emir of Qatar, Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, handed over the reins of power to his 33-year-old son, Tamin bin Hamad al-Thani, after 18 years in power. The elder emir was quoted by al-Jazeera then as saying it was time for "a new chapter" in Qatar.
