Apr 18, 2023
Canada
Provincial Nominee ProgramSuper News

New Immigration Opportunities - Canada is Seeking 30,000 New Immigrant Farmers

The agricultural sector in Canada is facing a labour shortage and needs more immigrant workers. Canada needs 30,000 new immigrants to either start their own farms or take over existing ones, to avoid a looming labour crisis in the agriculture industry.

New Immigration Opportunities - Canada is Seeking 30,000 New Immigrant Farmers

The agricultural sector in Canada is facing a labour shortage and needs more immigrant workers. According to CBC News, Canada needs 30,000 new immigrants to either start their own farms or take over existing ones, to avoid a looming labour crisis in the agriculture industry.

Temporary foreign workers to permanent residents

A recent report from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) states that 40% of Canadian farmers are expected to retire in the next decade, while 66% of farmers still need a succession plan. Simultaneously, the agriculture industry is predicted to face a shortage of 24,000 workers in the farm, nursery, and greenhouse sectors.

The temporary foreign workers (TFW) program cannot fully address the labour shortage in the agriculture industry, which requires a radical approach to address the emergence of the greenhouse industry and the vertical farming sector, which are year-round operations.

According to the RBC report, Canada should revise its immigration programs to bring in 30,000 newcomers with a focus on farming. The report proposes one solution, which is to establish a federal mechanism allowing experienced temporary foreign workers (TFWs) to obtain permanent residency status.

Canada's agriculture-specific immigration pilot program, which began in 2020 and provided a path to permanent residency for non-seasonal workers with experience, is set to end in May. The program has so far admitted more than 1,500 people, with a capacity for 2,750. The Canadian government is assessing the pilot and considering extending it beyond its scheduled expiry.

Farm-related immigration programs

Alberta Farm Stream

The Alberta Farm Stream aims to attract owners/operators who plan to live in Alberta to purchase and manage their farming business.

Manitoba Business Investor Stream – Farm Investor Pathway

The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program's Farm Investor Pathway allows individuals with farm business experience and sufficient capital to immigrate to establish and operate a farm in the province.

Saskatchewan - Farm Owner and Operator

The Saskatchewan Farm Owner and Operator program is for experienced farmers with significant capital who are looking to invest in a farming operation and settle in Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan - Farm Owner and Operator - Young Farmer Stream

The SINP Young Farmer Stream is a substream of the Farm Owners and Operators. This substream is for farmers under the age of 40 who wish to establish farms in Saskatchewan.


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