UFCW Canada released its annual report on the status of migrant agricultural workers on Dec. 18, calling for immediate structural reforms to …
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FeaturedImmigration
Migrant workers in Nova Scotia agriculture, seafood sectors lack basic protections, report finds
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWomen migrant workers in Nova Scotia’s agriculture and seafood processing industries face poor housing conditions, barriers to healthcare access, exploitative working conditions …
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A new report says Nova Scotia is failing to adequately protect female migrant workers employed on farms and seafood plants in the …
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FeaturedLabour Shortages
Calgary investment fund backs agriculture hub to address labour shortage
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund will invest up to $2.75 million over five years to establish AgSphere, a hub designed to advance …
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By Emily Baron Cadloff Canadian farmers plan to lobby the federal government to implement a guaranteed annual income and a cap on the …
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FeaturedImmigration
Federal Court quashes farm worker permit denial over unsupported family ties claim
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA Federal Court has overturned a work permit denial after finding an immigration officer made unfounded assumptions about an applicant’s family connections …
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By Susanna Klassen, University of Victoria and Hannah Wittman, University of British Columbia Canada’s ongoing trade dispute with the United States has …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsHR News
Federal budget allocates $25 billion to support tariff-affected industries, workers
The federal government announced over $25 billion in supports for workers and businesses affected by U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions, with an …
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By J.P. Antonacci | The Hamilton Spectator With Jamaica’s airports still closed in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, hundreds of Jamaican farm workers …
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FeaturedImmigrationLabour Shortages
Temporary foreign workers are crucial to agri-food industry, says OFA
By Ethan Braund | Woolwich Observer The agriculture industry is currently facing a major labour shortage problem, and temporary foreign workers (TFW) are …


