Implementation of the Agri-Food Immigration Class (Agri-Food Pilot)
Validated finding · five-country-2010-20260922-v118-evidence-presentation-fix
Policy effect
Commenced intake under the Agri-Food Immigration Pilot, an economic permanent residence pathway authorized via Ministerial Instructions under IRPA s. 14.1 for experienced non-seasonal temporary foreign workers in specific agricultural and meat-processing occupations with eligible Canadian job offers.
Conditions and exceptions
Validated condition or limit: 14.1 for experienced non-seasonal temporary foreign workers in specific agricultural and meat-processing occupations with eligible Canadian job offers.
Official source excerpt
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Canada Gazette Publications Part I: Vol. 154 (2020) April 11, 2020 Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 154, Number 15: GOVERNMENT NOTICES April 11, 2020 DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT Ministerial Instructions Amending the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Agri-food Immigration Class The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, pursuant to section 14.1 footnote a of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act footnote b, gives the annexed Ministerial Instructions Amending the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Agri-food Immigration Class. Ottawa, March 29, 2020 Marco E. L. Mendicino Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Ministerial Instructions Amending the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Agri-food Immigration Class Amendment 1 Section 5 of the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Agri-food Immigration Class footnote 1 is replaced by the following: Effective period 5 These Instructions have effect during the period beginning on May 15, 2020 and ending on May 14, 2023. Taking effect 2 These Instructions take effect on the day on which they are given. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOOD AND DRUGS ACT Interim Order Respecting Drugs … in Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html) # Closed: Agri-Food Pilot The Agri-Food Pilot tested a new approach to help address the labour needs of the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. The pilot let experienced, non-seasonal workers in specific industries and specific occupations immigrate permanently to Canada. **We’re no longer accepting new applications** The Agri-Food Pilot ended on May 14, 2025. We’ll continue to process applications we accepted before this date. ## Sections [Who can apply](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration …
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