Pilot program for temporary agricultural workers extended after rocky pandemic start
Canada will expand a pilot project to attract more temporary foreign workers to jobs in Canada’s agricultural industry for another two years after the pandemic meant it got off to a slow start, the immigration minister announced Monday.
The new timelines will allow the government “to continue to test out the pilot, which experienced certain challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Fraser said at a press conference at a meat-packing facility about one hour east of Ottawa. Several years ago the government offered open work permits to help people escape such abusive situations.
“We have heard some stories about applicants who won’t have an employer co-operate, because an employer doesn’t want them to be on a pathway to permanent residency for fear they may pursue other opportunities,” Fraser said.
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