International agricultural workers in congregate living settings continue to be eligible for free PCR testing at assessment centres or participating community labs offering PCR testing (includes select pharmacies) under provincial testing guidance. Local assessment centres include centres in Guelph, Orangeville, Fergus and Harriston (limited hours). To search for other testing locations, including community labs, visit Ontario Testing Locations.
Ontario Ministry of Health
- COVID-19 Guidance: Workplace and Living Settings for International Agricultural Workers - April 14, 2022
- COVID-19 Farmer Toolkit
- Summary of government financial assistance for Ontario farm businesses
For additional information for workplaces, please visit the Workplaces page.
Government of Canada
- Quarantine, testing and other COVID-19 measures for temporary foreign workers and employers
- Guidance for Employers of Temporary Foreign Workers regarding COVID-19
- Compliance Inspections for Employers of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Livestock or other farmed animals and COVID-19
- Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan – Financial Support for Sectors
Screening Tools and Other Posters
- 911 Fact Sheets for Temporary Foreign Workers (in Spanish, Thai, Tagalog and other languages)
- COVID-19 Screening Log
- COVID-19 Simplified Screening Poster (also available in Spanish, Thai, and Tagalog)
- Ontario self-assessment tool
- Ontario COVID-19 Reference Document for Symptoms
- Physical Distancing Poster
- Handwashing with soap and water
Translated Resources from Public Health Agency of Canada
The resources linked below are available for download in other languages by using the drop-down menu on the right side of each page.
- Know the facts about COVID-19
- Reduce the spread of COVID-19: Wash your hands infographic
- Physical distancing: How to slow the spread of COVID-19
- Cleaning and disinfecting public spaces during COVID-19
- COVID-19: How to safely use a non-medical mask or face covering
Public Health Ontario Resources
- Cleaning and disinfection for public settings
- Mask Use for Non-Healthcare Workers
- You were tested for COVID-19: What you should know
- Other COVID-19 resources (some translated resources available)
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
- Prevention, Control and Outbreak Support Strategy for COVID-19 in Ontario’s farm workers
- Resources for farm workers (available in Spanish)
- Working with farm operators to stop the spread of COVID-19 on farms
- Additional resources