The Agri-Food Pilot provided a targeted, effective and permanent solution for experienced, non-seasonal workers in critical industries such as meat processing, greenhouse crop production, and livestock farming. These sectors are foundational to Canada’s food security, rural vitality, and economic growth.
In light of these considerations, we urge you to:
- Reinstate the Agri-Food Pilot as a permanent program.
- Expand its capacity to be more inclusive and better reflect each sectors’ unique labour demands and Canada’s broader economic growth agenda.
- Ensure continued support for employers and workers navigating the transition from temporary to permanent residency.