Federal
The Government of Canada announced the following measures:
Temporary Foreign Workers
A $50 million proposal has been announced to help farmers, fish
harvesters, and all food production and processing employers put in
place the measures necessary to follow the mandatory 14-day
isolation period required of all workers arriving from abroad.
Temporary foreign workers contribute to the strength of
Canada's food supply chain, which is why the Government of
Canada granted an exemption for temporary foreign workers from
travel restrictions to Canada, provided they adhere to a strict
14-day isolation protocol upon arrival.
In addition to the responsibility of paying the workers for the
two weeks during which time they cannot work, many employers are
also responsible for providing workers with transportation and
accommodations, as well as access to food and basic supplies needed
to meet all of the conditions imposed by public health authorities.
To assist with
