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Overview of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program – E-learning Module

January 12, 2021

The Migrant Worker Hub’s first E-learning Module “Overview of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program” has launched! This module is a tool for settlement organizations, migrant worker support organizations, professional associations,…

Legal Remedies for Victims of Labour Trafficking and Ethical Storytelling

December 10, 2020

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The temporary conditions, lack of employment options combined with being tied to one employer (closed work permit) make migrant workers vulnerable to labour trafficking. In this webinar, presenters will discuss…

Intercultural Communication Creating Safer Spaces for Migrant Workers

October 8, 2020

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Cultural diversity introduces another layer of complexity for migrant workers adapting to life in Canada. Linguistic and cultural misunderstandings can occur very often between employers, service providers and migrant workers. For…

Mental Health Care Tips and Resources to Support Migrant Workers

July 28, 2020

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Health/Mental Health

For migrant workers being away from their family and their community can cause mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. This could be exacerbated due the COVID-19 mandatory self-isolation…

COVID-19 Resources and Updates

June 15, 2020

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COVID-19 related issues

To support organizations and migrant workers during the COVID-19 public health emergency, AMSSA has created a curated list of useful resources. This list will be updated as new information is…

MSP Coverage During COVID 19 for BC’s Temporary Residents

May 19, 2020

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Health/Mental Health

As part of the BC Provincial Government’s Action Plan on COVID-19, temporary health care coverage was introduced for those affected by the pandemic. Many of the temporary measures affect BC’s migrant workers…

Pathways to Permanent Residence for Migrant Workers

May 13, 2020

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Immigration

In this webinar we explore the different pathways for Temporary Foreign Workers to become permanent residents in Canada, the options available depending on the TFW Program stream and the application…

Safety Measures for Farm Workers Handling Pesticides

May 7, 2020

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Health/Mental Health

Exposure to pesticides and fumigants can cause mild or severe poisoning as well as chronic diseases and cancer depending on the level of exposure. Farm workers must be extremely careful…

Employment Standards for Migrant Workers

March 26, 2020

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Employment regulations and benefits

All foreign workers are covered by the Employment Standards Act and Regulation. These provisions include overtime pay, statutory holidays and holiday pay, annual vacations and vacation pay, and minimum wage.…

Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace

January 14, 2020

Migrantstaff

Health/Mental Health

Workplace bullying and harassment can take many forms, including verbal aggression, spreading malicious rumours, personal attacks, hazing, cyber bullying and other intimidating or humiliating behaviours. If workplace bullying and harassment…