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96 farmworkers, 12 of whom are first-timers, departed Jamaica for Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) on Friday (January 3).
They will work in the provinces of Ontario and New Brunswick, supporting agricultural operations in locations, such as Leamington, West Lorne, Thedford, Brantford, Northampton, Arkona and Delhi.
In his address at the send-off ceremony, held at the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Overseas Employment Centre in Kingston, Portfolio Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr., advised that the Leave No One Behind (LNOB) policy was introduced during the recruitment process for farmworkers for the 2025 season.
He said the Canadian government is committed to working with the Jamaican government and Canadian employers to ensure that the programme operates fairly, safely and efficiently.
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