The government of Canada is announcing $50 million to help farmers and food producers.
The $50 million announced by the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, is designed to support employers that bring temporary foreign workers to work on Canadian farms.
The feds have already granted a travel exemption for temporary foreign workers entering Canada, as long as they adhere to a strict 14-day isolation protocol on arrival.
But during this 14-day period of isolation, many employers are left responsible for pay for accommodations, access to food, and other basic supplies.
That's why $1,500 will be paid by the federal government for each temporary foreign worker.
This funding is conditional on employers ensuring the workers follow the mandatory 14-day isolation protocols.
This program will be available as long as the Quarantine Act is in force.
