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NFU Wants More Migrant Worker Flexibility

A push to allow migrant workers to move more easily between jobs now has the support of the National Farmers Union.

The Mobility, Voice and Equality for Migrant Workers campaign has been organised by the Coalition for Migrant Workers Rights - Canada.

NFU Board member Reg Phelan suggests the way Canada currently stops migrant workers from changing jobs increases their vulnerability to discrimination.

Phelan says that includes lower pay and unsafe working conditions.

The NFU also argues allowing migrant workers to change jobs and offering them permanent resident status will improve the quality of jobs and improve fairness for ethical employers who do not cut corners.

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Scoreboard, August 1

The Jays opened their home series against the Cardinals with a win off another Dylan Cease gem.

Grand Bend Beach June 25, 2020 Image courtesy of Grand Bend Pier Beach Cam.

Youth volunteers practice coastal conservation

Nine young volunteers aged 11 to 17 spent three days exploring and protecting the Lake Huron coastline during the Coastal Conservation Youth Corps' inaugural program in Grand Bend from July 21 to 23.