Temporary Migrant Worker Support Program

This program is funded by the Government of Canada’s Migrant Worker Support Network. Our goal is to serve temporary migrant workers in British Columbia by providing the support and information they need in order to improve their living and working experience during their stay in Canada, while increasing worker and employer awareness and understanding of the migrant workers’ needs, challenges and issues around emergency situations related and non-related to COVID-19.

Services we offer:

Support for migrant workers during emergency situations (COVID and non COVID related)
English language training and conversation sessions
Awareness workshops to improve understanding of rights and responsibilities of migrant workers
Need based interpretation services
Need based translation and interpretation services
Transportation support
Information sessions
Support and orientation to employers regarding new provincial regulations for hiring temporary foreign workers
Cultural events to foster inclusion and welcoming in Canadian society

Program Eligibility:

Foreign citizen working in Canada with a temporary work permit (SAWP, Agricultural Stream, Low-wage stream, High-wage stream, Caregivers)
Canadian Employers of Temporary Foreign Workers