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:
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Location-dependant, farm workers maybe eligible for testing at:
Mobile/Temporary COVID-19 assessment centres
Community labs
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Table 1: Workers Returning to Home Country
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In November 2020, the Federal government announced they would be unrolling a process that would allow up to 401,000 foreign nationals permanent Canadian residency and citizenship in 2021.
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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.
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COVID-19 ResourcesTravel & TFW/SAWP Information
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Temporary Foreign Workers
See the link below to WECHU’s recently-created web page of COVID-19 vaccine information for temporary foreign workers:
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Recently ESDC has been holding webinar sessions regarding the responsibilities of employers of temporary foreign workers.
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Travel & TFW/SAWP Information
Quarantine Requirements for Arriving Temporary Foreign Workers Information for Employers – Service Canada
A presentation outlining the information employers should know about quarantine requirements for incoming temporary workers.
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TFW Work Permit Extensions Best not to let expire: Renew at least 30 days before…
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Funding & Educational Opportunities
Mandatory Isolation Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Program (MISTFWP) Federal Funding for Quarantine
MISTFWP covers mandatory 14 day upon arrival Under the Program, the federal government will provide…
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