Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Support for Temporary Foreign Workers Affected by COVID-19 in Prairie Region
Agreement Number:
17493172
Agreement Value:
$2,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 17, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
Description:
Project will work with community organizations to support temporary foreign workers (TFWs) affected by COVID-19 with a particular focus on the agriculture sector.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:
Increase the awareness of TFWs of their rights and COVID-19 public health guidance and/or increase access to supports, including but not limited to case management support, health and income support referrals, trauma counselling, assistance in applying to benefits, and interpretation services as well as short-term shelter and housing supports, food, clothing and transportation for workers in distress.
Location:
Calgary, Alberta, CA T2R0G5
Reference Number:
141-2020-2021-Q3-00010
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118823244RR0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
COVID-19
Recipient's Legal Name:
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Program:
Temporary Foreign Workers Program
Program Purpose:
Support Temporary Foreign Workers affected by COVID-19