Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program

• Many Okanagan apple farmers are facing this year’s harvest short handed

  Labour was the first hurdle of the season, apple farmers say.

  Money

  Sep 28, 2021
  
• B.C. fruit growing industry tackles migrant worker labour issues

  Regulators are cracking down on fruit growers who don't comply with regulations after hiring temporary foreign workers.

  Feb 22, 2018
  
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• More Okanagan fruit growers to be blocked from hiring Mexican workers

  The Mexican government plans to block more Okanagan fruit growers from employing Mexican workers through the seasonal agricultural worker program due to allegations of poor living conditions.

  Economy

  Nov 16, 2017
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• Union alleges migrant farm worker program discriminates against women

  In a complaint this week, the United Food and Commercial Workers union is calling on the Ontario Human Rights Commission to investigate the situation.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2014