I know that COVID has been a terrible strain on the whole world, not just on the farming industry.
We heard from many witnesses that temporary foreign workers are absolutely indispensable to the agricultural sector. You referenced your council's agricultural labour market research that was released on November 1 of this year. It found that more than 28,200 jobs went unfilled during the peak season.
How can the government help with the recruitment of temporary foreign workers? Also, how can the government ensure the safety and protection of these workers, who are often made vulnerable?