What a Fairer Migrant Farm Worker Program Could Look Like
In this excerpt from the Tyee, Senator Omidvar discusses the temporary foreign worker program.
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WATCH: Migrant Workers Study
During the SOCI Committee's Migrant Workers Study, Senator Omidvar asked about open-sector work permits, language tests, the caregiver program, and more.
Key Takeaways from the 25th International Metropolis Conference in Berlin
Senator Omidvar gave a statement on her key takeaways from the 25th International Metropolis Conference in Berlin
CTV News: Migrant Workers Essential to Agriculture Sector
Nik Nanos discusses the results of a poll that found that most Canadians agree that TFWs are essential to the agriculture sector.
WATCH: Discussing the Federal Response to COVID-19 with the Minister of Health and Department of Defence Officials
Senator Omidvar asked witnesses testifying before the Senate's Social Affairs Committee about PPE for migrant workers, a home care allowance for seniors, and the need for more health professionals in the armed forces.
WATCH: What is the Government Doing to Protect Seasonal Agricultural Workers from Contracting COVID-19 on Canadian Farms? | Senator Omidvar
Senator Omidvar and Senator Gold discuss what the government is doing to address the ongoing problems with the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program.