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Canada’s Agriculture Labour Market Forecast to 2030 – Executive Summary Report

The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) is pleased to share that the executive summary for the Agri LMI National Report is now available in the document library. 

The executive summary reveals a critical 3.7% sales decline ($3.5 billion) due to over 28,000 unfilled jobs in 2022. Anticipating a 15% increase in the domestic labour gap by 2030, the report emphasizes collaborative efforts for sustainable solutions. Key strategies include improving the sector’s perception, enhancing HR practices, attracting skilled immigrants and embracing technology.

The full summary is accessible in the CAHRC document library.

The Executive Summary is part of the outcome of CAHRC’s update to it’s Labour Market Information conducted by The Conference Board of Canada.

Please look out for the upcoming national report, which will provide comprehensive data on the agriculture labour market.

Source : Cahrc.ccrha

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