WALI has begun processing SAWP Mexico direct arrival LMIAs for the 2024 season. Employers will be sent an email when Read More…
BCLNA Archive
Posts Categorized: WALI Updates
WALI: Working in Smoke and Emergency Support for Workers
Working in smoky conditions WorkSafeBC is reminding employers and workers that working in smoky conditions can be dangerous. Employers must Read More…
IMPORTANT – Changing How Housing Inspections are Managed
Starting August 1st, TFW housing inspections will become part of the WALI Employer Portal. Housing requirements are NOT changing. You Read More…
Temporary Foreign Workers Available
11 SAWP Workers from Barbados are in need of Immediate Transfer due to Employer Compliance Issues They are in the Read More…
Don’t Get Caught Out and Lose Your Worker on TFW Transfers and Double Arrivals
Employers are reminded that a Transfer LMIA is required before workers can be transferred to your farm and a Double Read More…
Reminder – SAWP Mexico Workers Without Travel Booked
Mexico will CANCEL workers requested to arrive in June that have a work permit but no travel booked. If cancelled, the Read More…
WALI Invoices
The WALI fees have changed (refer to the December 23 WALI Update for more details). ALL invoices must be paid Read More…
2023 SAWP Contracts for Jamaica and Mexico can be Found on the WALI or Service Canada Websites
In addition to the contracts, employers and works must sign an Employment Agreement to meet the new regulations that came Read More…
SAWP/LMIA Update
Tuesday, Jan 31st – 10:30 am to 12:00 pm- ONLINE. Registration closes at Noon on Monday, January 30th. This update Read More…
WALI Employer Portal

THANK YOU! A big thank you to all employers who are communicating with WALI through the Employer Portal. We have Read More…
SAWP Mexico Worker Status

Reminder for employers waiting for SAWP workers from Mexico to monitor the WALI Employer Portal for changes. WALI updates information Read More…
2023 SAWP Contracts

The 2023 SAWP contracts will be posted to the ESDC website shortly. The contracts along with a summary of changes Read More…
CRITICAL – Increase to TFW Wage Rates

Employers must pay TFWs the GREATER of the rate set by ESDC in the National Commodity List (NCL) wage list and the Read More…
BC Employer Registry

Yesterday, BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) and WALI met with the BC Ministers of Labour and Agriculture. We are pleased to Read More…