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Migrant Worker Health Project

WEBDrawing on two decades of research, clinical and legal encounters with migrant workers, the aim of the Migrant Worker Health Project is to provide evidence-based educational …

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URL: https://www.migrantworker.ca/

Workers' Compensation

WEBThe WSIB provides coverage to migrant farmworkers both inside and outside of work hours. Migrant workers are covered (and therefore can have a "workplace injury") while …

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For Migrant Workers

WEBInformation For Migrant Workers Relevant information for migrant agricultural workers, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take our survey for a chance to win $500! …

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Expert Working Group

WEBThe Migrant Worker Health Expert Working Group (MWH-EWG) was formed in April 2020 to address the needs of migrant agricultural workers (MAWs) in Canada during the …

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Organizations Supporting Migrant Agricultural Workers

WEBSince 2006, OHCOW has offered services to migrant farm workers, their employers and community partners with the continued aim of becoming valued partners in agricultural …

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Articles and Editorials

WEBArticles and Editorials The following articles and editorials were written by members of the Migrant Worker Health Expert Working Group: New regulations on …

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Get the facts: Calling 911 when you need emergency health care

WEB911 is the free emergency telephone number which connects you to ambulance, police or fire service in an emergency. An emergency is when someone’s safety or health is at …

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Academic Publications

WEBThe following academic publications on health and migrant workers have been authored by members of our Expert Working Group. Caxaj, C. Susana, Maxwell Tran, Stephanie …

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June 9 2020 HC recommendations

WEB9. Inadequate reporting mechanisms may deter MAWS from making complaints and limit monitoring of public health measures. 10. MAWs have limited knowledge of, and ability …

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FEDERAL CONSULTATION ON THE HOUSING CONDITIONS …

WEBFor decades, researchers and advocates have documented that housing conditions greatly influence the physical and mental health of migrant agricultural workers.4,5,6 Housing …

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2020 CANADA-MEXICO SAWP NEGOTIATIONS: …

WEB4 government permitted some employers of migrant agricultural workers to submit three-year-old housing inspection reports instead of requiring up-to-date evidence of …

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