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Ottawa has set aside $2.18 million to support and to assist temporary foreign workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the agricultural sector.
Funded by the Government of Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the sum has been awarded to KAIROS Canada, a social justice organization that includes 10 Canadian churches and religious organizations. It consists of Indigenous, settlers and newcomers in Canada.
The project targets the Maritimes and Ontario and will end on June 30.
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“The COVID-19 pandemic exposed just how essential migrant agricultural workers are to Canada’s food supply. At the same time, it revealed that working and living conditions in Canada often impede workers’ ability to live a healthy and dignified life, and place this community at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19. By providing accessible information and services that not only address the practical needs of migrant workers, but also empower them to protect their he