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WC DAIRY NEWS  CHRISTMAS 2023
Direct Dairy Payment Plan Deadline - March 31, 2024
The fifth payment under the Dairy Direct Payment Program is now available. Letters have been sent to eligible producers with instructions on how to register.
The deadline to register is March 31, 2024.
As a reminder, starting this fall, the program will make available $1.2 billion over 6 years to account for the impacts of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). Eligible dairy producers will receive payments based on their milk quota.
In 2023-24, $300 million will be made available for producers.
If a letter was not received, please contact the program for assistance by phone at 1-877-246-4682
(TTY 613-773-2600) or by email at info.direct.p@cdc-ccl.gc.ca.
If you do, please give the following information: name, phone number where you can be reached, province, producer number OR anti-phishing verification number.
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Agri-culture labour solutions
Foreign workers have proven to be a great asset to the Canadian agriculture industry, especially in the past few years as we saw a significant decline in local farm labour. They have not only helped hundreds of businesses thrive but also contributed unique outlooks on various business matters. With the fast-paced nature of farm work, it’s only natural for employers to want to get the workers started as soon as they arrive, but there are a few things to keep in mind (and do) before their arrival.
Before a Temporary Foreign Worker’s first day of work, Service Canada/ ESDC requires that they receive information about their rights in their chosen official language of Canada. It is also crucial that they have a signed copy of their employment agreement and their work permits. Once they start their employment, it’s the employer’s responsibility to provide them with a workplace free of abuse and meet the commitments to the temporary worker regarding their wages, working conditions and occupation, as listed in the offer of employment and the respective LMIA.
Additionally, an orientation outlining health and safety on your farm goes a long way. They will likely have a lot to learn in their first weeks on the job and helping them navigate through these initial hurdles only benefits both the employer and the employee. It is essential that they have medical insurance for the entirety of their stay here. Temporary
foreign workers are not covered by every provincial or territorial health insurance plan when they first arrive, so it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure they are covered by private insurance that includes emergency medical care. Also, foreign workers need to be made aware of what to do in case they’re sick or hurt at work. It not only prevents any major harm to them but also helps maintain a safe work environment for the other employees.
Moreover, workers must receive appropriate training for the kind of work they’ll be doing, especially if it involves any tools and equipment that can be a potential threat to the worker or others. As important as it is for the worker to be trained, it is just as important that any training session provided to the employee is documented and signed by both the trainer and the trainee. And we should remember that sometimes accidents do happen even if all the precautions are taken, and if/when they do, what matters is how we handle them and avoid them moving forward.
Temporary foreign workers are doubtlessly overwhelmed when they first arrive in Canada. Taking the time and effort to give them the empathy and resources they need will go a long way to ensure they successfully transition to your farm and have a smooth working relationship throughout their time with you!