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Canada: Agribusinesses tackle new challenges in employing foreign workers
Agribusinesses traditionally rely on temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to fulfill operational needs. COVID-19 poses new challenges for these businesses.
Global | Publication | oktober 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented effect on society and the global economy. It has created a new awakening among consumers about the importance of food security, food safety and ensuring proper commodity and food supply chains are in place which utilize safe, locally-sourced commodities and foods. In this section, we explore some of the legal and regulatory changes and challenges that are affecting food companies and agribusinesses all along the value chain from foreign worker mobility and accommodation restrictions, constrains on the supply of certain foreign-sourced products globally, trade disruptions, new protectionist and anti-trust policy developments, and important clarifications with respect to employee health and safety standards.
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Agribusinesses traditionally rely on temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to fulfill operational needs. COVID-19 poses new challenges for these businesses.
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Following on the heels of new federal support programs for producers employing temporary foreign workers (TFWs), several provinces have announced initiatives to assist agribusinesses faced with an expected shortage in farm workers.
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On 17 September 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Finance published its 2025 Tax Plan (Belastingplan 2024). The plan contains several proposals that affect the Dutch real estate sector.
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Today, 17 September 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Finance published its 2025 Tax Plan (Belastingplan 2025). The plan contains several proposals that affect businesses operating in or with the Netherlands. Most provisions of the 2025 Tax Plan will enter into force on 1 January 2025 (unless otherwise indicated).
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