There is always a labour shortage in the farming and food processing industry and to cater to the needs of Canadian employers in the farming and food processing industry is the prime objective of the Canadian government whilst introducing this new pilot program.

This new pilot program will ensure the availability of a trained workforce for Canadian employers and thus support the Canadian economy. To be eligible for the Agri-Food immigration pilot, applicants must:
• Have related and eligible work experience
• Have a valid job offer in the required field
• Meet language requirements
• Meet educational requirements
• Have adequate financial resources to settle in Canada
Have a maintained temporary resident status in the case already residing in Canada.
For the agri-food program the list of eligible industries are as follows:
• Industry code NAICS 3116 i.e. related to meat product manufacturing or related occupations
• Industry code NAICS 1114 i.e. related to the greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture production, also includes mushroom production
• Industry codes NAICS 1121, 1122, 1123, 1124, 1129 related to cattle ranching and farming, hog, and pig farming, poultry and egg production, sheep and goat farming, and other animal production, respectively.
To apply for the pilot program the applicant must have a valid and eligible job offer meeting the following requirements:
• The job is listed under the eligible occupation list under one of the eligible industries.
• The job must be full time (a minimum of 30 hours of paid work per week)
• The job is non-seasonal and consistent throughout the year.
• The job is permanent.
• All unionized positions must have wages determined by the applicable collective agreement.
• All non-unionized positions must have wages that meet or exceed the Job Banks prevailing median wage for the particular occupation according to the provincial rate.
• The job offer must be in Canada however, except in the province of Quebec.