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Agri-Food Pilot program extended to help meet labour issues

The Federal Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship has announced the extension of the Agri-Food Pilot.

Sean Fraser says the pilot program is being extended to May 14, 2025 to help meet the longstanding labour needs in the ag sector.

"Our farmers and food processors depend on the steady arrival of foreign workers so that planting, harvesting, and food processing activities can take place throughout the year, and they need our continued support to attract and retain these talented workers. Extending the Agri-Food Pilot helps these sectors find the employees they need, so we can be confident that our food security, economy, and living standards for Canadians across the country will continue to improve and grow."

Keith Currie, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture says one of the most significant challenges facing the agriculture sector in Canada is labour and skills shortages. 

Fraser also announced the removal of the limits on how many candidates can apply for a specific occupation under the pilot. 

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