Why do farms need migrant workers?
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?
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?
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
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
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
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
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?!
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?
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
"I can only say really good things about the healthcare system." A common misconception around migrant farm workers in Ontario...
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