Agri-Food Pilot
This pilot gave experienced, non-seasonal agri-food workers a route to permanent residence outside Quebec, targeting year-round occupations in meat processing, mushroom and greenhouse crop production, and livestock raising. Applicants needed Canadian work experience in an eligible occupation and industry combination plus a full-time, indeterminate job offer in the sector. Criteria below are the program's final criteria, for reference.
Closed
Ended on May 14, 2025, after reaching its maximum duration; it was not renewed. IRCC continues to process applications accepted before that date (2025 intake was capped at 1,010 applications).
Status
Job offer
How you apply
Key requirements
| Age | No age requirement in the pilot's criteria |
| Education | High school level or greater (Canadian equivalency); applicants outside Canada had to meet both the job offer and education requirements |
| Language | English or French at CLB/NCLC 4 in all 4 abilities (minimum CLB 4) |
| Work experience | At least 12 months of full-time, non-seasonal Canadian work experience in the last 3 years in an eligible occupation and industry, gained under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program |
| Job offer | Required |
| Where you must live | Must intend to reside and work outside Quebec |
| How you apply | Direct application when you meet the requirements |
| Money — funds, net worth, investment | Settlement funds required where applicable, as listed among the program criteria |
| Employer requirements | Job offer had to be full-time, non-seasonal and indeterminate, outside Quebec, at or above the prevailing wage, in an eligible industry/occupation combination |
Summary only — requirements change and details decide real cases. Always confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/agri-food-pilot.html (this record was verified against that source on 23 Oct 2026). This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
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