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What’s an undocumented worker?
10 February 2025
Most workers who come to Canada to work on farms under the federally regulated Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) or...
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Prioritizing mental health on the farm
30 August 2024
To ensure Ontario remains a top destination for incoming migrant farm workers, it's essential to provide access to crucial services...
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Niagara event showcases contributions from Jamaican farm workers
5 July 2024
The Jamaican Liaison Service is gearing up for an exciting summer with plans to enhance the overall experience of Jamaican...
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Special bonds formed at Ontario farms
17 June 2024
For migrant farm workers arriving in Canada, securing a job in the agricultural sector offers a significant opportunity to earn...
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Why do farms need migrant workers?
19 March 2024
Canada’s Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) began in 1966 when over 200 Jamaicans were brought to Ontario to help with...
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Do migrant farm workers have access to any support systems?
23 February 2024
With the help of many groups, organizations, and funding sources, there are an abundance of resources made available to migrant...
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What is the housing situation like for migrant farm workers?
11 December 2023
One of the most significant benefits for migrant farm workers coming to Canada through the legal government-regulated Seasonal Agricultural Worker...
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Experienced labour on farms
27 October 2023
Unfortunately, many people imagine farm work as being in the field doing the same repetitive task all day. While there...
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Soccer tournament shows off the talent of local migrant farm workers
5 September 2023
Football? Soccer? Whatever you want to call it, there’s no denying the ability the sport has at bringing people together....
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The journey to Canada for SAWP workers
19 July 2023
For many migrant farm workers who come to Canada through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), it’s been a long...
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Welcome kits for arriving migrant farm workers
26 June 2023
Arriving in a new country can be daunting, especially if you're there for work. And nobody likes those long travel...
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SAWP? TFW Program? Undocumented? What do these mean?!
17 May 2023
As you browse through the More than a Migrant Worker (MTAMW) website and do more reading about migrant farm workers...
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What do migrant farm workers’ wages and expenses look like?
17 April 2023
It’s important to ensure migrant farm workers are paid and compensated fairly for the hard work they do to help...
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Migrant farm workers’ access to healthcare in Ontario
9 March 2023
"I can only say really good things about the healthcare system." A common misconception around migrant farm workers in Ontario...
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