Upcoming Events and Activities

15-April Temporary Foreign Workers Forum

3:30 until 10:00 pm (Friday, Mountain Time)

Who are the Temporary Foreign Workers in Wood Buffalo Region?

They are the workers who come temporarily to Canada under a general program or as part of a sector-specific program. Visas differ with respect to requirements for employers and employees, duration, and eligibility for permanent residency. This  sector is covered by Temporary Foreign Workers, Live-in Caregivers, and Seasonal Agricultural Workers. Wood Buffalo Region receives Temporary Foreign Workers in different positions from highly qualified professionals to low skilled workers and as well Live-in Caregivers.

Learn more about the TFW sector by joining us in the forum on the date sated above

Purpose of TFW Forum:

·  Create community awareness of TFW issues in Fort McMurray
·  Inform employers and TFWs about AINP
·  Educate TFWs an Live-in Caregivers about their rights and responsibilities as workers in Alberta
·  Make TFWs an Live-in Caregivers aware of community resources
·  Recognize and appreciate TFWs an Live-in Caregivers as being important part of our community.

Read or download event rationale here

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Important: Ticket is free and come with a meal. Please make sure you avail this free ticket immediately. Should you be needing assistance, please contact Gemma Castillejos at YMCA- 780-7432970 or email her at JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING . You can also visit their office at 201-10011 Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray.

This event is in collaboaration with the following Nonprofits:

Sponsored by: