Question 1

Unlike permanent immigrants, SAWP workers do not have access to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

SAWP workers, being temporary agricultural workers, often do not have access to the same benefits and services as permanent immigrants, including English language training, government assistance programs, and full Employment Insurance. Additionally, in some provinces, temporary workers may not receive any services at all, highlighting the disparities in support between temporary and permanent residents.

Question 2

Since many MA workers live on the work premises, which of the following is not an example of the challenges they face through this condition?

Accepted Answer

The statement "They have the flexibility for food choices and personal purchases" is not an example of a challenge that MA workers face living on the work premises. The other options describe challenges such as lack of privacy, difficulty in separating work and personal life, limited freedom, and isolation.

Question 3

Which of the following is another group with precarious migration status?

Accepted Answer

Non-status residents and refugee claimants both have precarious migration statuses due to their lack of permanent status and the uncertainty of their ability to remain in the host country. Permanent residents have a more secure status, and students with a working visa are typically allowed to stay for a specific purpose and duration, which does not inherently imply a precarious status.

Question 4

Which of the following has the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) called upon the federal government to do?

Accepted Answer

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) has called upon the federal government to do all of the above, which includes changing the laws that contribute to worker vulnerability and employment insecurity, ending the designation of a worker to a single employer, allowing migrant workers a direct route to permanent residency, and ending some of the provincial barriers that currently restrict the labour and collective bargaining rights of agricultural workers.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a challenge faced by SAWP workers?

Accepted Answer

The statement "Their work is characterized by extreme safety standards" is not a challenge faced by SAWP workers. In fact, many SAWP workers face unsafe working conditions and a lack of adequate safety measures. The other options (A, B, C, and E) are all challenges commonly faced by SAWP workers.

Question 6

Temporary labour migration refers to when a person migrates for a limited time to do a specific job.

Accepted Answer

Temporary labour migration involves migrating for a limited time to work in a specific job or industry, often with a temporary work permit or visa.

Question 7

Temporary Foreign Worker Programs (TFWP) decreased significantly, reaching 4.8 million in 2018, compared with 5.1 million in 2017 (OECD 2020).

Accepted Answer

The statement is incorrect. According to the OECD 2020 report, the number of temporary foreign workers increased from 4.9 million in 2017 to 5.3 million in 2018.

Question 8

In Canada, temporary foreign workers work for a limited time in sectors of the economy that are facing labour shortages.

Accepted Answer

Temporary foreign workers are brought in to fill labour shortages in certain sectors of the Canadian economy.

Question 9

Temporary migrant workers have become an increasingly essential aspect of immigration and labour policy as the NIEAP has expanded.

Accepted Answer

Temporary migrant workers have become a crucial part of immigration and labor policy as the National Immigration and Employment Policy (NIEAP) has expanded.

Question 10

Under the Non-Immigrant Employment Authorization Program (NIEAP), temporary foreign workers could legally change their place of employment even if only one employer was mentioned on their work permit.

Accepted Answer

Under most work permit conditions, temporary foreign workers are restricted to working for the employer listed on their permit, and changing employers typically requires applying for and obtaining a new work permit.

Question 11

The Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Agreement (SAWP) was established in 1966 as a pilot program between Canada and Mexico.

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) was established in 1966 as a pilot program between Canada and Jamaica, not Mexico.

Question 12

The SAWP includes a mixture of occupations, permitting different lengths of work.

Accepted Answer

The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) does include a mixture of occupations and permits varying lengths of work for workers.

Question 13

With a positive LMIA, the government provides the employer with several specified workers to interview and see if they are a good fit for their organization.

Accepted Answer

With a positive LMIA, the employer is granted permission to hire foreign workers for their organization. The government does not provide a specified pool of workers, but rather the employer must advertise the job and select the best candidates for the position.

Question 14

Because the SAWP is one of the few migration choices open to Latin American migrant women, particularly single moms from impoverished and rural areas, the program has grown in popularity.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true, as the article mentions that SAWP is one of the few migration options available to Latin American migrant women, especially single mothers from impoverished and rural areas, making it a popular program.

Question 15

At the end of their work contract, migrant agricultural (MA) workers can return to their home country or stay in Canada and search for another type of work.

Accepted Answer

Migrant agricultural workers in Canada are typically in the country on temporary work permits that are job-specific, meaning they are tied to the employer and job for which they were initially granted entry. Upon the end of their contract, they do not have the automatic right to stay in Canada and search for another type of work; they must either return to their home country or apply for a different visa that would allow them to work in another capacity, subject to the Canadian immigration rules in place at that time.

Question 16

The SAWP is intended to deter settlement and does not provide for family reunification or eventual permanent residency.

Accepted Answer

The Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) is a temporary foreign worker program that allows eligible workers from certain countries to come to Canada to work on farms, but it is not intended for family reunification or eventual permanent residency.

Question 17

The agriculture sector in Canada is one of the most hazardous industries to work in, having one of the highest rates of occupational risks and deaths.

Accepted Answer

According to the Canadian Agricultural Injury Reporting (CAIR) program, the agriculture sector in Canada has one of the highest rates of occupational risks and deaths, making it one of the most hazardous industries to work in.

Question 18

'3-D' workers work longer hours for less compensation and face more workplace risks since they lack the same legal safeguards as permanent residents or Canadian citizens.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. 3-D workers, or temporary foreign workers, often face more precarious working conditions and lower wages compared to permanent residents or Canadian citizens. They also lack the same legal protections and benefits as these groups. This has led to concerns about exploitation and abuse of temporary foreign workers in Canada.

Question 19

Employers obtain all of the information they need to hire a worker under the SAWP, including training, job history, and skill level.

Accepted Answer

While employers do obtain some information about the worker's job history and skill level, they do not provide training. The worker must already have the necessary skills and experience to qualify for the program.

Question 20

Employers associate certain traits in workers to their ethnic groups, making them develop preferences and discriminate against certain groups in their hiring decisions.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that employers do associate certain traits with ethnic groups, leading to biases in their hiring decisions. This is a form of discrimination that can harm individuals and perpetuate inequality in the workforce.

Quiz 21: Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program: Unequal by Design