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​At this time, there have been no changes to your daily screening requirements for both workers and visitors.

As second doses a rolled out for eligible individuals, there is increased discussion about more pronounced side effects from the second dose as compared to first doses.

The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW), with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), has produced 8 Ontario agricultural region posters (English and Spanish), identifying community, health care, and stress and psychosocial supports available to international agricultural workers. 

Find below the instructional video from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce for the Panbio COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Screening Test. This video must be watched before recieving the testing kit.

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.

See the link below to WECHU’s recently-created web page of COVID-19 vaccine information for temporary foreign workers:

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.

A presentation outlining the information employers should know about quarantine requirements for incoming temporary workers.

working to bring Canadians a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine

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