Housing Integration of Mexican SAWP Workers in the Ontario Economy

The Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (SAWP) brings thousands of Mexican workers into Ontario every year, lodging them in rural communities which otherwise experience little immigration and have comparatively low rates of diversity. While most employers house SAWP workers in on-farm accommodations, some instead use off-site apartment buildings or provide lodgings with local families. My research will involve interviewing Mexican workers, grouped according to the type of housing they were provided, with the aim of understanding how this affects their economic and social interactions during their stay as well as their overall experience with the program. Workers will be interviewed about interactions with host communities, relationships with employers, access to services and commodities, transportation to and from work sites, and the likelihood of their returning to work another season.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ryan Gibson

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Partner:

Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Guelph

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