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Migrant workers face uncertainty after B.C. wildfire evacuations
Temporary foreign workers in British Columbia’s Okanagan region are facing financial and employment uncertainty after the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Migrant worker organizations estimate that around 100 workers were evacuated, with many agricultural workers going days without pay. Employment and Social Development Canada said affected workers can receive support with temporary housing and replacing identification documents,
1 day ago
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