The agriculture sector isn’t needling the province to organize vaccine clinics for workers. Many employers are stepping up to make sure it gets done. Agriculture sector workers, including those in […] Read more
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Vaccinations come to Ontario farm country
The local health unit interpretation of provincial guidelines determines local access
Opinion: Ottawa needs to better communicate TFW strategy
Provincial information isn’t always aligned
Ottawa is right to ensure temporary foreign workers will be able to arrive in Canada despite stricter travel restrictions due to COVID-19. However, it must do a better job of […] Read more
Foreign workers to lose some travel exemptions in March
Temporary foreign workers (TFWs) travelling to Canada won’t need to quarantine in a government-supervised hotel when they get here – for now — but by mid-March, Ottawa will put more […] Read more
Travel restrictions won’t impact TFWs: federal sources
New restrictions will limit pleasure trips to the Caribbean and Mexico to April
New travel restrictions imposed on Canadians by the federal government won’t impact the arrival of temporary or seasonal foreign workers, according to sources. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Jan. 29 […] Read more
More Trinidadian workers heading home
Workers from E Z Farms Ltd. leave Dec. 28, but at other farms, many are stuck
Maybe it was because the planets nearly aligned to provide a powerful “Christmas Star” to wish upon – maybe not. All Marlon Gay knows is the only thing he asked […] Read more
Foreign workers could lose visa status
Stranded Trinidad and Tobago workers looking for direction from their government
Dec. 15. To some, it may mark 10 days until Christmas, for hundreds of stranded Trinidad and Tobago workers, it’s doomsday, of sorts. The razor-thin edge between the end of […] Read more
Return home stalled for some foreign workers
Seasonal foreign workers face uncertain timeline to return home due to pandemic-related border crossing restrictions
Seasonal foreign workers face uncertain timeline to return home due to pandemic-related border crossing restrictions
In the spring Ontario farmers were concerned COVID-19 border closures would stymie efforts to get the much-needed foreign workers into Ontario. Now it appears the pandemic might be hindering efforts […] Read moreOpinion: Farmers being unfairly blamed for COVID-19 spread among workers
This summer has been the first time in my life that I’ve been reluctant to tell people what I do for a living. If it comes up in conversation, I […] Read more
Feds put up $58.6 M for temporary foreign worker supports
Glacier FarmMedia – The federal government is announcing $58.6 million in new money to further support temporary foreign workers in Canada’s agricultural sector, it was announced July 31. Spending is […] Read more
Foreign worker fallout
The large number of COVID-19 cases could drive changes into essential foreign worker programs
The spread of COVID-19 on farms with temporary foreign workers has put an uncomfortable spotlight on the agriculture sector. Vegetable farms, mostly greenhouses in the Windsor area, have experienced large […] Read more
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