Agricultural

The Innovator Stream is the targeted second phase of the Agri-tech Innovation Program, a $22 million program launched in April to provide up to 60 per cent funding for eligible costs, to a maximum of $750,000, to develop larger-scale collaboration projects aimed at enhancing the health and safety of workers and increasing productivity.

Effective on August 16, 2021, F.A.R.M.S. will be accepting SAWP LMIA for January and February 2022 arrivals. Important deadlines for requesting workers include:

The Agriculture Clean Technology (ACT) Program targets projects that: Adopt clean technology, Reduce Carbon emissions, Promote Sustainable Growth

Table 1: Workers Returning to Home Country

As TFWs may not be as accustom to receiving vaccinations as Canadians are, it is important that they be provided with information about the COVID-19 vaccines in advance, and be given appropriate time to consider whether they would like to be vaccinated or not.

Find attached the section 22 order from Windsor-Essex County Health Unit that was updated on April 1st, 2021.

COVID-19 has presented us all with unprecedented challenges. In collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), WSPS has developed a variety of resources and solutions to assist you with protecting your people and potential.

This new library includes: Extensive list of resources and guidelines to support farm employers

Through the Canadian Horticultural Council’s partnership with the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council our members have free access to the AgriHR Toolkit.