Posts by Janet McLaughlin

Janet McLaughlin

About Janet McLaughlin

Janet McLaughlin is an Associate Professor of Health Studies and a Research Associate, International Migration Research Centre, Wilfrid Laurier University. She is co-founder of the Migrant Worker Health Project, which promotes accessible health care for migrant workers.

Protecting the health and rights of migrant agricultural workers during the COVID-19 outbreak should be a priority

Apr 1, 2020
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Manually skilled migrant workers contribute vitally to the Canadian food chain, including to agricultural and seafood industries. But food security cannot be achieved on the backs of workers who are denied equal access to social protections and benefits, and made uniquely vulnerable to coronavirus transmission. With news about this week’s community outbreak among migrant agricultural workers… View Article

Honouring Dr Kerry Preibisch

Feb 2, 2016
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I am writing to honour the legacy of Dr Kerry Preibisch, a much loved University of Guelph professor who passed away on January 28th after a very courageous journey with cancer. Kerry was a mentor to me and many other students and colleagues. Throughout her impressive career, she became an internationally recognized scholar for her work… View Article