More low-skilled workers should become permanent residents, study says Ryerson University study recommends a high-volume pathway to permanent residence for lower-skilled residents in Canada. Canada should do more to retain lower-skilled temporary residents in Canada, according to a Ryerson University policy brief. By Mohanad Moetaz
Original language test results not required for certain immigration programs Canada’s immigration department clarifies language test requirements for regional pilots and the Start-up Visa Program Four Canadian immigration programs are now accepting copies of language test results instead of the originals. By Shelby Thevenot
Why Canada needs an Agri-Food Immigration Program Canada has long struggled to find enough workers for its nearly $200 billion agri-food industry, which is why its new immigration pilot is long overdue. Canada’s recent launch of its Agri-Food Immigration Pilot is long overdue. By Kareem El-Assal
Canada launches Agri-Food Immigration Pilot The long-awaited Canadian immigration program will provide a pathway to permanent residence for workers in certain agri-food industries. Applications are now being accepted for the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot. By Shelby Thevenot
Agri-Food Immigration Pilot launch postponed until May Coronavirus crisis has delayed the start date of the long-anticipated Agri-Food Immigration Pilot The launch of a new Canadian immigration pilot for foreign workers in the agri-food industry has been rescheduled as the government continues its response to coronavirus. By Shelby Thevenot
Agriculture labour shortage feared amid COVID-19 travel bans Canadian agriculture depends on Temporary Foreign Workers to fill labour market shortages during the spring and summer months, yet COVID-19 travel bans restrict non-residents from entering Canada There is never a shortage of work to do on Canadian farms, and as Canada halts most non-residents from entering the country, agriculture industry professionals fear unfilled gaps in the labour market may affect production. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada announces 3-year permanent residence pilot for eligible agri-food workers Details on how to apply to new Agri-Food Immigration Pilot will be available in early 2020, IRCC says Temporary foreign workers with experience in Canada’s agri-food sector will have a new pathway to Canadian permanent residence starting in early 2020. By CIC News
