FERME Seasonal Movement of Agri Workers

Date Shared:

Friday, January 3, 2014 - 11:15

Countries and areas:

Canada, Guatemala

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities - 10.c on remittances costs reduction

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth - 8.8 on labor rights for migrant workers

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 5: Enhance availability and flexibility of pathways for regular migration

Contributors:

Business

Member States

Chairmanship:

Belgium 2007

Geographical Relevance:

Bilateral

Tags:

Temporary and Circular Labour Migration, Capacity Building, Livelihoods and Job Creation, Gender

Summary:

Guatemala has been able to negotiate, through the Quebec Farmers Association "Ferme" large seasonal movements of agricultural workers under Canada's universal temporary foreign worker visa category. The program has been evaluated as highly successful in terms of almost 100% assured returns, high remittances, 20% female intake and improved family welfare back home.

Link:

For more information:

http://www.fermequebec.com/

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2007 - Report of Proceedings; Roundtable 1.2 "Temporary labor migration as a contribution to development: sharing responsibility."

GFMD 2009 - Roundtable 2.1 "Inclusion, protection and acceptance of migrants in society—linking human rights and migrant empowerment for development."

GFMD 2010 - Roundtable 1.1 "Partnerships for more regular and protected migration"

GFMD 2019 - Thematic Workshop on "Implementation of GCM at the National Level"