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Farmers struggle to bring in migrant workers

Much of the country has been shut down due to COVID-19, with borders closed and international flights all but nonexistent. That combination is particularly troubling for farmers who are ramping up for the spring planting season. The agriculture sector is highly dependent on temporary foreign workers

By Damon MacLean

Last updated on May 03, 23

Posted on Apr 23, 20

3 min read

Farmers struggle to bring in migrant workers
Jennifer Pfenning, who hosted the roundtable event at Pfennings Organic Farm, speaks to participants during the Feb. 21 visit by Maryam Monsef, the federal Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development. [Damon Maclean]
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Damon MacLean is a former full-time Reporter/Photographer for The Observer.

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