Who We Are
The Legal Advocacy Program is co-managed by both the Abbotsford Community Services Society and the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society to address the unique needs of the Farm Workers in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley Region.
Program Objectives
To provide legal information and redress accessibility to seasonal workers in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area
Research and analysis on policies and law (Municipal, Provincial, and Federal) which deny equitable treatment to the seasonal workers
Advocate and lobby for changes in such policies
Liaise, enhance and coordinate with existing Agricultural Worker Advisory Committee
Farm workers Committee and other support/reference based consortiums
Deliver educational workshops to workers to inform them of their rights and responsibilities in the workplace
Agriculture Worker's Resource Center at both organizations.
Translate publications in Punjabi and other languages if needed.
Developed standard in service delivery, referral and information for Abbotsford Community Services and Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society.

Who We Serve
The Abbotsford Community Services and the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society serves the Agricultural workers through Workers Partnership Program.
Seasonal Workers Partnership Program
Promoting legal education.
Increasing awareness among seasonal workers.
Identify, assess, and address policy and legislation to improve the working conditions of seasonal workers.
Work in partnership with legal professional to ensure legally redress for seasonal workers.
Establish a net work of service providers through out British Columbia and conduct information session to high light the main issues affecting seasonal farm workers on continuous basis.
Ensure that relevant information on the rights and obligations of the seasonal workers are presented to them in consistent and timely manner.

Please contact us if you have any questions.