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Care Workers

Workshop & Meeting for Migrant Care Workers Waiting for or Denied PR

WHAT: Workshop and Meeting for Migrant Care Workers to:

  • Learn about your immigration options
  • Discuss how being denied Permanent Residency has affected us​
  • Come up with strategies and plans to tell the new Minister of Immigration to ensure permanent resident status for all Migrant Care Workers.

WHEN: Sunday, August 3, 1:00 PM

WHERE: Toronto (exact location shared after RSVP)

FREE LUNCH & POTLUCK: This meeting will include free lunch, but it’s a potluck, feel free to bring snacks, but not required

Why should you join the meeting on August 3?

On March 31, 2025, the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot opened — and closed just 4.5 hours later. Thousands of Migrant Care Workers like you who had prepared for months were left out. Others could not apply because of the difficult and exclusionary rules.

Some of us Migrant Care Workers couldn’t access the portal, or others applied using the alternate form but have already received denial emails.

Did this happen to you?

  • Website crashed while applying?
  • Paid for the application, English tests, transcripts, or translations or other documents but couldn’t apply?
  • Having trouble getting a refund?
  • Losing your status — or already lost it?
  • Couldn’t even apply because of unfair rules?

You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault. The system failed you. Now it’s time to come together. We need to raise our voices and make sure that all of us have Permanent Residency so we can be with our families and live with safety and security.

Let’s turn frustration into action — and make sure no one is left behind again.

Fill out this form to get the address, and please share this with others who were left out.

Farm Workers

Migrant Farmworkers United: July 2025 Newsletter

👋🏿 Welcome to the latest newsletter! Here you will find news and activities for migrant farm workers this July.

Have news or ideas?
✅ Message Kit on WhatsApp: 905-324-2840

📰 News

  • 🏆 Cricket tournament winners: Congratulations to Coach Prophet, Captain Chris, and the Niagara Clippers team for their win over the Vineland Lions on June 8. Captain Collin and the Lions team played a great match. Thank you CWOP for organizing another successful tournament!
  • 🗣️✊🏾 Farm workers show up for care workers!: On June 16, a group of migrant care workers protested at the immigration building in Toronto to demand Status For All. Farm workers made signs to show their support (see photos below).
  • 📣​ Farm workers speak out: Our survey about changes to the farm worker program wrapped up and WOW – we heard from over 500 farm and fishery workers like you from across the country, great job! 💪🏽 We created a report based on your responses (always anonymous) and will be sharing full results in the coming weeks.
    • 81.25% demand immediate permanent resident status for all
    • 83.55% of migrant workers report that current wages are not enough to support family
    • 66% report poor or very bad housing conditions
  • 🥵 Farm workers speak out AGAIN!: During last week’s heat warning in Ontario, workers like you shared what they’re going through and demanded heat protections. Check it out on our Facebook page or Instagram.

🗓️ Events & Actions

  • 🙏🏾 July 9, 10am: Migrant justice prayer circle (Online). A monthly time for prayer, reflection, and encouragement. Everyone is welcome – join from your phone! Message Kit for the Zoom link.
  • ⚽ July 13, 10am: En Lace football tournament. Let’s cheer on our Mexican comrades! Veterans Memorial Park, NOTL. Message Kit for transportation.
  • July 14, 7-9pm: Open Doors Night in NOTL. Chill monthly space to hang out, relax off the farm, and connect with friends. Games, giveaways, and more! 📍 Message Kit for location.
  • 💒 July 27, 6pm: Caribbean-Canadian Centre + church service. 📍 Southridge Church, Vineland.

Want to join in? Message Kit at 905-324-2840.

👥 Meetings

  • July 20, 1-4pm: Annual MWAC Members’ Assembly. Every year, members from all sectors – farmworkers, careworkers, students, & workers without papers – come together to celebrate our wins and build strength for the fight ahead. 📍Toronto. Message Kit for sign up.
  • July 27: Emancipation Day celebration and farmworker members meeting. 📍 Lakeside Park, St Catharines.

Want to join a meeting in July and help shape the future of farm work? We’d love to see you! Just send a WhatsApp message to Kit at 905-324-2840.

✅ Stay up-to-date

⚠️ Report abuse & unsafe work

If you face disrespect, abuse, or unsafe work or housing:
Try to get proof if you can. You have rights.
Without proof, your options are limited.

Need support?
Message Kit privately on WhatsApp at 905-324-2840.
Everything you share is confidential. You’re not alone.

United, we are stronger!

Reunión de emergencia en línea – Solo para miembr@s

Incluso si te uniste a nosotros en la reunión en persona en Toronto, ven a esta reunión.

El 17 de agosto de 2025, únete a la Asamblea de Emergencia de Miembr@s de la Alianza (MWAC). Rosalind ha sido deportada, trabajamos y vivimos bajo un calor insoportable y el racismo antiinmigrante está por todas partes.

El gobierno federal está consultando sobre futuros planes de inmigración. Es posible que se aprueben leyes antiinmigrantes negativas, como el Proyecto de Ley C-2, y otras, cuando el Parlamento regrese de sus vacaciones en septiembre.

Únase a la Reunión de Emergencia para conocer los planes del gobierno, apoyarnos mutuamente, elaborar planes estratégicos sobre las necesidades de la Alianza (MWAC) en el futuro cercano, renovar su membresía (si aún no lo ha hecho) y volverse miembr@.

Esta es una asamblea de emergencia SOLO para miembr@s nuev@s y existentes, y recibirá noticias actualizadas, incluyendo un gran día de acción mundial el 20 de septiembre. Así que únase incluso si ya asistio a la reunión en persona en Toronto.

Fecha: Domingo, 17 de agosto de 2025

Lugar: Zoom (¡regístrese para recibir el enlace!)

Hora: 7:00 Ontario, 4:00 Columbia Británica, 5:00 Alberta, 8:00 New Brunswick

¡Unid@s somos más fuertes!

Online Emergency Meeting – Only for Members

Even if you joined us at the Toronto in-person gathering, come to this meeting.

On August 17, 2025, join the emergency MWAC Member’s Assembly Rosalind is deported, our homes and workplaces are unbearably hot, and anti-immigrant racism is everywhere.

The federal government is consulting on future immigration plans. Bad anti-migrant laws like Bill C-2, and others may be passed when Parliament returns from holidays in September.

Join the Emergency Meeting to hear about the government’s plans, to hold each other close, make strategic plans about MWAC needs to do in the near future, and renew your membership (if you haven’t already).

This is an emergency assembly for new and existing members ONLY, and you will hear new updates, including about a massive global day of action on September 20 – so join even if you already attended the Toronto in-person gathering.

Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025

Place: Zoom (register to get the link!)

Time: 7pm ON, 4pm BC, 5pm AB, 8pm NB

United we are Stronger!

Care Workers

On June 16, make a call for Status for Care Workers!

June 16 is International Domestic Workers Day. Join care workers in calling the new Immigration Minister, Lena Diab, to demand the reopening of the Care Worker Program — without caps and without unfair requirements.

Care workers look after Canadian children, the elderly, and the sick. Many have left their own families behind to do this essential work.

For decades, care workers have fought for permanent residency and basic rights — and they won. But the government responded with a limited, unfair program full of barriers and a cap on applications.

Then, on March 31, that program closed in just 4.5 hours, leaving tens of thousands of care workers shut out and at risk of deportation.

This is unfair — and care workers won’t be silent.

Sign up now to make a call on June 16. Let’s flood the Immigration Minister’s phone lines to demand Status for All!

Trabajador@s Agrícolas

Unid@s en la Lucha – Edición Junio 2025

Boletín mensual para trabajador@s migrantes agrícolas

Edición de junio 2025

✊ ¡Seguimos luchando por justicia para l@s trabajador@s migrantes!

Este mes de junio trae oportunidades para unirnos, apoyarnos y organizarnos por justicia para tod@s los trabajador@s migrantes. En este boletín, encontrará información sobre eventos, clínicas y espacios comunitarios. ¡Gracias por ser parte de esta lucha!

📍 ¿Dónde puede encontrarnos este mes?

¡Venga, platique con nosotr@s, reciba información y apoyo gratuito! Estaremos en los siguientes lugares:

  • 🗓 Domingo 1 de junio
     📍 Feria de Salud en Fenwick – de 2:00 p.m. a 5:00 p.m.
  • 🗓 Jueves 5, 12, 18 y 26 de junio
     📍 St. Alban’s Church Hub – de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m.
  • 🗓 Viernes 6, 13, 20 y 27 de junio
     📍 Shopping Nights – Plaza Fairview y área de Walmart-No Frills
  • 🗓 Martes 10 de junio
     📍 Fenwick – Clínica y Hub – de 6:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m.

🎉 Eventos de MWAC

  • 🗓 Martes 3 de junio
    Junta mensual de miembros (en línea)
  • 🗓 Lunes 9 de junio
     🎊 Noche Social en Niagara-on-the-Lake

Para recibir la dirección exacta e información de cómo asistir a estos eventos, por favor envíe un mensaje a Romina al 647-807-4722.

Manténgase informado

  • Únase al canal en WhatsApp para recibir noticias e información relacionada a trabajador@s migrantes en Canadá.
    https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbASgGjJP211LrSDBP2l
  • Mándenos un mensaje por WhatsApp al 647-807-4722 con la palabra ALIANZA para unirse a nuestra lista de anuncios. Esta lista es privada y confidencial.

⚠️ Reporte abuso y condiciones de trabajo inseguras

¿Está enfrentando abuso, faltas de respeto o condiciones inseguras en el trabajo o en su vivienda? ¡Usted tiene derechos y opciones! Pero es importante que guarde pruebas (fotos, mensajes, notas) de lo que está ocurriendo. Sin evidencia, puede ser más difícil actuar.

📲 Contáctese con Romina por WhatsApp al 647-807-4722 para conocer sus derechos y recibir apoyo. Todo lo que comparta es privado y confidencial.

Usted no está sol@. Estamos aquí para apoyarl@.

Farm Workers

Migrant Farmworkers United: June 2025 Newsletter

👋🏿 Welcome to the latest newsletter! Here you will find news and activities for migrant farm workers this June.

Have news or ideas?
✅ Message Kit on WhatsApp: 905-324-2840

📰 News

  • 📣​ Farm workers speak out: Almost 100 Caribbean workers and 200 Spanish-speaking workers filled out the survey – great job! 💪🏽 But we still need more voices. If you don’t speak up, the government will only hear from the bosses 😰
  • 🏆 Tournament winners: Staphel and Ninja won the tournament on May 24! Congrats to all players and thanks to Lakemount Church for food and drinks.
  • 🗣️✊🏾 Farm workers united!: On May 25-26, workers from Jamaica, Mexico, and Trinidad met together in Niagara. We talked about the government’s proposed farm work changes and our plan of action. When we unite together, we get stronger, safer, and more powerful!
    • Want to join next time? Message Kit at 905-324-2840.

🗓️ Events & Actions

  • ⏳ NEW survey deadline: June 2! *Last chance* to speak up before the government makes decisions about changes to the farm work programs: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BDRD9X8short
  • 💒 June 1, 7:30pm: CWOP church service at Cornerstone Church (Orchard Campus) in NOTL. Fellowship, encouragement, and snacks. Contact Donna for the bus: 905-394-0125
  • 🙏🏾 June 4, 10am: Migrant justice prayer circle (Online). A monthly time for prayer, reflection, and encouragement. Everyone is welcome – join from your phone! Message Kit for the Zoom link
  • 🏏 June 8, 2pm: CWOP cricket tournament – Niagara Clippers vs Vineland Lions. Veterans Memorial Park, NOTL. Transportation and food provided. Contact Donna.
  • 👐 June 9, 7-9pm: Open Door Nights begin in NOTL! Fun monthly space to hang out, relax off the farm, and connect with friends off the farm. Games, photo booth, free giveaways, and more! 📍 Message Kit for location.
  • 💒 June 15, 7:30pm: Father’s Day church service at Cornerstone Church, NOTL. Being away from family is hard, but you’re not alone – join us ❤️ Contact Donna for the bus.
  • 👉🏾 June 22, 4:30-7:30pm: Fathers Day event at the Farmworker Hub in Virgil. Organized by Bridges Niagara.
  • 🏏 June 22, 5:30pm: Mini-cricket game at Southridge Vineland!

Want to join in? Message Kit at 905-324-2840.

👥 Meetings

🤝 Workers unite across the border!
On May 25, MWAC members in Ontario met with UFW farmworker members in Western New York who are winning unions at their farms! They shared what it was like before the union and how things got better:
✅ Overtime pay
✅ Paid holidays
✅ Right to be hired back next season

What changes do you want to see at your farm? 💭
Let’s talk! Message Kit at 905-324-2840

Upcoming meetings:

  • Monday, June 30, 8pm: Monthly farmworker members meeting (in-person!). Message Kit for location and transportation.
  • ❓Any time: Got questions about EI, immigration, housing, or something else? Want a meeting at your bunkhouse or off farm? Message Kit to set it up. Your safety and privacy come first. 🔒

Thinking about joining a meeting in June? We’d love to see you! Just send a WhatsApp message to Kit at 905-324-2840.

✅ Stay up-to-date

⚠️ Report abuse & unsafe work

If you face disrespect, abuse, or unsafe work or housing:
Try to get proof if you can. You have rights.
Without proof, your options are limited.

Need support?
Message Kit privately on WhatsApp at 905-324-2840.
Everything you share is confidential. You’re not alone.

United, we are stronger

How to Apply for Permanent Residency on Humanitarian Grounds: Everything You Should Know!

Are you or someone you know planning to apply for permanent residency under Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds? Join us on Sunday, May 25 for a 2-hour online workshop where we will guide you through everything you need to know — from eligibility to documentation and next steps.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get free, practical information for you and/or your family. Register below!

🗓 Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025

⏰ Time:

  • 7:00 PM – Ontario
  • 8:00 PM – New Brunswick
  • 5:00 PM – Alberta
  • 4:00 PM – British Columbia

📍Location: Online (Link will be shared upon registration)

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