Migrant Workers: Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program SAWP

Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program SAWP: Kenroy Williams and Denville Clarke, who came to Canada under the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program SAWP , were among nine Jamaican migrant workers caught in a car accident in August 2012 while being driven by their employer to a farm in Oakland, Ont, according to The Star. The workers contract with Chardy Produce Ltd. expired on Dec. 15, 2012, and their OHIP coverage was terminated on the same date and The Ontario government is challenging a decision by an independent tribunal that OHIP coverage should continue for two seriously injured migrant farm workers from Jamaica. Williams suffered injuries to his neck, chest and lower back and a mild traumatic brain injury, while Clarke suffered whiplash and a spine injury. One passenger was killed and others were also injured. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.