Ag sector set to benefit from feds plan to make it easier to hire temporary foreign workers

Canada’s agriculture sector is expected to benefit from the federal government’s plan to make it easier to hire temporary foreign workers.

They announced earlier this week the launch of the Recognized Employer Pilot program which will allow companies with a good track record to only have to prove once every three years that they need to hire from outside the country. Previously, they were required to do so every 18 months.

Agriculture producers will be the first to benefit from this new program as applications will start being accepted in September 2023. All other employers can start to apply in January 2024.

The ag sector is getting a head start due to the low number of jobs currently being filled.