The federal and provincial governments are offering $1.5 million to companies and farmers who are trying to recruit workers. |
“Labour challenges continue to be one of the leading bottlenecks to growth in our agriculture sector,” said federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau.
“At the same time, there are countless quality and dynamic job opportunities for Canadians looking for rewarding careers. This cost-shared funding for employee attraction, training and retention helps bridge that divide between employable Canadians and labour shortages, and is vital to ensure the long-term prosperity of the sector.”
“Investing in a strong workforce for the agri-food sector is vital to our economy and our rural communities,” said Ontario Agriculture Minister Lisa Thompson.
The money is for:
Implementing new, enhanced or expanded approaches to attract and retain labour;
Planning, analyzing and assessing labour force needs, and
Implementing training to address identified workforce needs, including training to improve food safety and traceability, labour productivity or tech-focused skills gap.
