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Notice of Intent to Operate New Housing for International Agricultural Workers Form

Every owner/operator who intends to provide housing for IAWs for the first time or in a new accommodation is advised to reach out to Public Health as early as possible in the planning process. After consulting with Public Health and local municipal departments, and once accommodations are ready for inspection, owners/operators are advised to notify Public Health no later than six weeks prior to the preferred inspection date.

To notify Public Health about new or planned accommodations, please complete and submit the form below.

NOTE: You must submit a form for each individual housing unit. 

Business/Farm Details

House Details

All IAW housing accommodations must comply with all local building, fire, zoning and any other relevant municipal requirements.

The information on this form is collected under the authority of the Health Protection and Promotion Act in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Health Information Protection Act. This information will be used for the delivery of public health programs and services; the administration of the agency; and the maintenance of healthcare databases, registries and related research, in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Any questions about the collection of this information should be addressed to the Client and Community Support at 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006 or clientcommunitysupport@wdgpublichealth.ca.

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