The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is a targeted pathway to permanent residence for experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific agriculture and food-processing occupations — created to address chronic labour shortages in an industry that has historically relied heavily on temporary foreign workers.
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The Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is a targeted pathway to permanent residence for experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific agriculture and food-processing occupations — created to address chronic labour shortages in an industry that has historically relied heavily on temporary foreign workers.
Key figures at a glance
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CLB 4Min. language requirement
Non-seasonalJob offer type required
1yr Qualifying Canadian work experience
Setlist Eligible occupations only
Eligibility Requirements
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Requirement
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Work experience
1 year of qualifying non-seasonal experience in an eligible occupation within the last 3 years
Job offer
Full-time, non-seasonal, indeterminate (not fixed-term) job offer in an eligible industry
Language
CLB 4 in English or French
Education
Canadian secondary school credential, or a foreign equivalent
Presented in the supplied source sequenceReviewed 2026
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Nursery and greenhouse workers, harvesting labourers
Mushroom production
Specialized production workers
Presented in the supplied source sequenceReviewed 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does seasonal farm work qualify?+
No — the pilot specifically requires a non-seasonal, full-time, indeterminate job offer, which distinguishes it from seasonal agricultural worker programs.
Is this the same as the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP)?+
No — SAWP is a temporary work stream, while the Agri-Food Pilot is a direct route to permanent residence for workers already in an eligible non-seasonal role.
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