How to get help
If your employer is breaking the rules of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, or is abusing you or someone you know, you should report it.
Call Service Canada’s tip line: 1-866-602-9448
- This service is confidential. Service Canada will not tell your employer you called.
- You can talk to a Service Canada agent in one of more than 200 languages.
- You can leave an anonymous message to report your concerns. All calls are taken seriously and may be investigated.
You can also report abuse to Service Canada using this online form.
If you need help right away, call 9-1-1 or your local police.
To guide you through the process, ESDC has created a video on how to fill out the online report:
Video on how to report abuse of temporary foreign workers
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada (https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/report-abuse/video.html)
Resources for international agri-food workers
(from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs)
Learn about resources for international agri-food workers, including information on programs, your rights, safety and more.
TeaMWork Partner Service Matrix and Map
Digital Resources
Print Resources
