On June 19, 2026, InfoTET Québec took part in an outdoor soccer activity for temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in Saint-Marc-des-Carrières, Quebec, organized by Accès travail Portneuf. This activity, held regularly every ten days, is part of an ongoing series of sports gatherings created for workers in the region.
The event brought together dozens of temporary foreign workers from different nationalities, mainly from Guatemala, Cameroon, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire, who found in this activity an opportunity to connect, socialize, and build relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
Before the match began, participants were offered a short presentation reminding them about the Guide des travailleurs étrangers temporaires, as well as their rights and responsibilities in Quebec. This moment also allowed them to learn more about the different free support, information, and assistance services available to them.
InfoTET de Immigrant Québec was present on site with a dedicated space to present the program and its services. On this occasion, Jonathan Buitrago, Regional Coordinator, introduced the InfoTET Québec program and distributed the information guide for temporary foreign workers. This document provides practical tools regarding TFWs’ rights and obligations, as well as essential information about the services and resources available throughout Quebec.
During the activity, it was also possible to connect with a significant group of workers employed by Dolbec Inc., a company specialized in potato production. Many of them shared their daily realities and expressed their gratitude toward their employer, as well as their satisfaction at being able to participate in sports activities like this one.
Participants highlighted the importance of these gatherings, as they help break the isolation often associated with seasonal work, strengthen emotional well-being, and create meaningful connections with other workers from different regions and nationalities.
On behalf of InfoTET Québec, we would like to especially thank Fernand Ouellet, Chargé de projet, and Samuele Seri, Chargé de projet en immigration, from Accès travail Portneuf, for organizing and maintaining this initiative that promotes social integration, physical activity, and access to essential information for temporary foreign workers in Quebec.
