Canadian Farm Jobs Can Pave The Way For Permanent Residency For Migrant Workers
Year-round migrant workers can apply for permanent residency through a national pilot program provided they have at least one year of non-seasonal, full-time work experience in Canada.
Better Potatoes Mean Less Food Waste
Genetic tweaks can drastically reduce food waste post-harvest. The Innate® potato is an example of a new crop designed to reduce food waste by being more durable.
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Canadian Farm Jobs Can Pave The Way For Permanent Residency For Migrant Workers
Year-round migrant workers can apply for permanent residency through a national pilot program provided they have at least one year of non-seasonal, full-time work experience in Canada.
Program Ensures Migrant Farm Workers Have Same Rights, Privileges As Canadian Workers
SAWP work agreements are protected by regulations set by both governments and signed by the worker and the employer. As well, SAWP workers have the same rights and privileges as Canadian workers as soon as they arrive.
Working In Canada A Long-Term Commitment For Many Migrant Farm Workers
Working in Canada, through the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) and the agriculture stream of the federal Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, is helping build better lives for migrant workers, their families, and their communities in their home countries.
Advances in Cattle Production Over Six Generations
Investing in technology like new cattle genetics and alternative grazing practices have been key factors in the Colborn farm’s longevity.