A team from the FCJ Refugee Centre’s Anti-Human Trafficking program joined the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) on August 21 for an outreach event in Prince Edward County with temporary foreign workers.

During the evening, we shared information about workers’ rights, the risks of unsafe labour conditions, and the different types of abuse workers may face.

We also discussed available options such as the Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers (OWP-VW), as well as how to file claims and complaints with the Ministry of Labour.

Workers received flyers with key information on these topics, and they learned more about the free services FCJ Refugee Centre offers across the province.

For our Anti-Human Trafficking team, this event was a great opportunity to connect with the community and ensure that migrant workers at this county know they are not alone.