Preliminary CAHRC survey results show 26 per cent of farms saw workers take temporary leave for self-isolation, and 22 per cent take leave because of illness
Some well-established TFWs with solid foundation in Canada will qualify
COVID-19: Foreign workers a delicate issue as domestic unemployment soars
The group will help inform future agriculture policy by engaging younger industry members
More needs to be done to demonstrate agriculture is a great career choice
The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program matches immigrants to jobs and could help agricultural recruiters fill vacancies
Participating communities will gain access to a range of supports to help newcomers settle there
The farm group has begun early discussions with Apprenticeship Manitoba about the need for training those employed on farms and how training could be offered
Foreign workers will be part of the solution, Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council says
Government is also committing to develop pathways to permanent residency for eligible applicants among TFWs
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