2025 Agri-Food Pilot application cap

Ottawa, January 3, 2025—Farmers and agri-food labourers work hard to produce food for communities in Canada and around the world. Since 2020, the Agri-Food Pilot has helped fill labour gaps in this essential sector by giving experienced agri-food workers the opportunity to become permanent residents. Since the launch of the pilot, Canada has welcomed over 4,500 agri-food workers and family members. That includes close to 1,775 workers and family members last year alone, as of the end of November 2024. Read more