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Ontario and Quebec to keep essential agricultural businesses open

Provincial governments of Ontario and Quebec have both ordered all at-risk workplaces, other than essential services, to shut down by Wednesday of this week.


Seasonal agricultural workers exempt from COVID-19 travel restrictions

Though non-U.S. temporary foreign workers and SAWP workers will be allowed into Canada, growers are asked to not contact their local offices about travel arrangements at this time.


Federal government opens access to greater agricultural loans

The Canadian federal government announced two new financial measures to help producers, agribusinesses and food processors through this pandemic period.
 
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Vegetable greenhouses actively recruit local workers

As businesses in other sectors momentarily shut down or lay off employees due to COVID-19 measures, greenhouses are recruiting for both short-term and permanent roles as horticulture’s peak busy season approaches. This could be just the right opportunity for individuals temporarily out of work. » Learn more
 
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COVID-19 protocols for the greenhouse

Workplaces are advised to have employees work from home wherever possible, and to maintain distance between employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. While this is easily executed in office-based workplaces, horticulture operations still require manual labour to complete most tasks. » Learn more