SAWP workers, despite paying taxes and contributing to social assistance programs, have difficulty obtaining services that are provided to citizens, landed or permanent status immigrants, and visitors due to their precarious migration status.

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SAWP workers (Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program) are temporary foreign workers who come to Canada to work in the agricultural sector. Due to their temporary status and limited work permit, they may have difficulty accessing certain services and benefits that are available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and even other categories of temporary residents. Although they pay taxes and contribute to social programs, their precarious migration status makes them vulnerable to exploitation and exclusion from certain services.

SAWP Workers, Despite Paying Taxes and Contributing to Social Assistance