New Canadian Immigration Program Launched!

The Canadian government has just announced a new immigration program called the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot. This is an exciting new federal immigration program aimed at filling labour shortages in Canada, particularly in the meat processing and mushroom production sectors. This three-year initiative will bring in full-time, non-seasonal foreign workers needed to fill growing labour gaps.

This new pilot aims to bring in 2,750 applicants as well as their family members. This program will provide agri-food workers with an opportunity to become permanent residents following an initial two-year time period working on a temporary work permit.

The occupations and industries eligible under this Canadian immigration program include:

• meat processing (including retail butcher, industrial butcher, food processing labourer
• harvesting labourer for year-round mushroom production and greenhouse crop production
• general farm worker for year-round mushroom production, greenhouse crop production, or livestock raising
• farm supervisor and specialized livestock worker for meat processing, year-round mushroom production, greenhouse crop production or livestock raising.

The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot will start accepting applications in early 2020. In the next few months more information will be released on how immigrants can apply to the program.

Have questions about migrating to Canada?
Contact Kari Davis, RCIC at info@bisonimmigration.com or WhatsApp 647-988-7765 or 876-784-9302 to book your assessment.

Please note: The information provided is for general purposes only, you should not act upon any such information without first seeking qualified professional counsel on your specific immigration matter.