The federal government said it is investing of up to $279,223 in the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council (CAHRC) to lead the International Phase of the Quality AgriWorkforce Management Program.
This project is designed to clarify best practices for recruiting and retaining international workers.
The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council will use the money to develop and deliver communications and training to employers. It will include guides, information on a website, webinars, workshop training materials and promotional materials.
The government said its research has shown that each international worker who is hired results in two to four full-time Canadian agriculture-related jobs.
