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Ottawa's agriculture and caregiving sectors may need to brace for impact if the government refuses low-wage temporary foreign workers (TFW) from coming to Canada.
Farmers in the region, such as Foster Family Farm, rely on these workers to produce their seasonal crops, while in the caregiving sector, many Filipino TFWs fill those necessary positions to care for elders and children.
On Tuesday, the federal government stated they were considering blocking applications for low-wage TFWs.
If the government follows through, some farmers say they worry they could be left with nobody working in their fields, helping provide fresh fruits and vegetables to local residents.
"It would be a huge hit for us," said Mel Foster, co-owner of Foster Family Farms, who's employed TFWs for over two decades.
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