At InfoTET, we consider it essential that Temporary Foreign Workers (TET) have access to clear information and essential health services. Physical and mental well-being is a key element for successful integration and a necessary condition for a dignified work and life experience in Quebec.
In this context, on January 31, we participated in the Health Fair – Solidarity and Well-Being for All, an informational session dedicated to health services for TET, held in Montreal and organized by the CACI – Centre d’appui aux communautés immigrantes, in collaboration with the CAFLA – Centre d’aide aux familles latino-américaines. This event brought together various organizations and partners committed to the health and well-being of temporary foreign workers.
During the day, participants were able to visit several information booths and learn about resources available for their situation. Among the exhibitors, a CACI booth presented the InfoTET guide and program services, aiming to guide workers through their procedures and facilitate access to reliable resources. Additionally, CAFLA showcased its support services for temporary foreign workers and their families.
Other organizations and services were also present to provide essential health information, including Service Canada, which addressed dental services and explained how the dental plan works in Canada, a topic of great interest to many TET.
In addition to informational spaces, the fair offered well-being activities, such as a yoga session promoting relaxation and stress management, as well as a vaccination clinic, contributing to prevention and health care.
The regional coordinator of InfoTET, Jonathan Buitrago, took the opportunity to present the InfoTET Québec program to TET and distribute the new edition of the informational guide for temporary foreign workers. This direct interaction allowed answering questions, hearing experiences, and better understanding the real needs of workers, reinforcing the mission of guidance and providing useful tools for their journey in Quebec.
At InfoTET, we value initiatives like this that strengthen the autonomy and protection of temporary foreign workers. We continue to collaborate with partner organizations to provide clear, relevant information adapted to the reality of TET in Quebec.
This first edition of the Health Fair was a success, both in the diversity of services offered and in the quality of exchanges with participants. We especially thank the teams from CAFLA and CACI for their organization and commitment to immigrant communities and temporary foreign workers.
We hope this initiative will continue and that many more editions will take place in the future.
