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Register to Hire Temporary Foreign Workers
Employers can hire foreign workers to fill temporary labour and skill shortages. In British Columbia, temporary foreign workers are protected by law from unfair employers and practices. Employers who hire temporary foreign workers…
Tags: Government Resource, BC Employment Standards, Provincial Resource, Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers Overview, Hiring a Temporary Foreign Worker- Resources for Employers
November 12, 2020
Intercultural Communication Creating Safer Spaces for Migrant Workers
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…
Tags: Community Connections, AMSSA Resource, Migrant Worker Project
October 8, 2020
2019 Regional Meetings Summary Report
As part of Building Capacity to Support Migrant Workers in BC, in 2019 AMSSA hosted three regional meetings to provide professional development opportunities to those who support migrant workers and…
October 7, 2020
Mental Health Care Tips and Resources to Support Migrant Workers
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…
Tags: Health/Mental Health, mental health, AMSSA Resource, Migrant Worker Project, TFWs’ Life in Canada, Addiction & Trauma
July 28, 2020
COVID-19 Resources and Updates
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…
Tags: COVID-19 related issues
June 15, 2020
MSP Coverage During COVID 19 for BC’s Temporary Residents
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…
Tags: Health/Mental Health
May 19, 2020
Pathways to Permanent Residence for Migrant Workers
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…
Tags: Immigration, AMSSA Resource, Migrant Worker Project, TFWs’ Life in Canada, Pathways to Permanent Residency
May 13, 2020
Safety Measures for Farm Workers Handling Pesticides
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…
Tags: Health/Mental Health, AMSSA Resource, Migrant Worker Project, TFWs’ Life in Canada, Occupational Health and Safety
May 7, 2020
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