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Pilot will test a new industryspecific approach to address labour needs in the agri-food sector LEAMINGTON – The Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, met with stakeholders on July 23 at the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) to highlight a new three-year economic immigration pilot that aims to attract and retain experienced, non-seasonal workers by providing them with an opportunity to become permanent residents. The immigration pilot will test a new, industry-specific approach to help address the labour needs of the agri-food sector, particularly in meat processing, mushroom production and greenhouse crop production. Addressing these labour market needs will help key industries in Canada’s specialized agri-food sector grow, and help meet Canada’s ambitious export targets. Over the past several years, a number of these industries have experienced ongoing difficulty in finding and keeping new employees for year-round positions. As part of the Minister’s visit to the Leamington area, she also toured Vine Fresh Acres Ltd., an innovative high-wire cucumber producer, and Highline Mushrooms, the largest mushroom grower in Canada. Employers in the agri-food sector who intend to be part of the pilot, or other existing pathways to permanent residence for foreign workers in the same occupations and industries, will be eligible for a two-year Labour Market Impact Assessment. Temporary foreign workers will be able to apply under this pilot in early 2020. A maximum of 2,750 principal applicants, plus family members, will be accepted for processing in any given year. This represents a total of approximately 16,500 possible new permanent residents over the three-year duration of the pilot. “The success of our farmers and food processors depends on their ability to recruit and retain the workforce they need,” said Bibeau. “This pilot will help to ensure that employers in the agriculture and agri-food sector have the people they need to get the job done so they can help drive our economy and feed the world.” “OGVG is pleased to support the announcement of Canada’s new Agri-Food Immigration Pilot which will provide a pathway to residency for interested and qualified international farm workers. This pilot identifies the current labour gaps in the greenhouse sector and will help to build talent, retain skills and support sector growth across the country,” said George Gilvesy, Chair, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers. The agriculture and agri-food industry is an important contributor to Canada’s economic growth and vitality, supporting one in eight jobs across the country. Agriculture and agri-food exports hit a new record in 2018, reaching $66.2 billion.
Clayton Biekx, 4, of Wheatley, waits patiently for the results of the Pet Parade, where his pal Snoopy was named oldest pet at 17.
Wheatley Fish Festival kicks off with special day for youngsters By Pat Bailey
WHEATLEY – Wheatley kicked off its annual Fish Festival Saturday in Coulter Park on Saturday, July 27 with a special day geared to its youngest residents. The morning began with a Minnow Run, where about 20 young athletes took to streets of Wheatley in a 1k run. Following the run, they were awarded with medals and Fish Festival backpacks. Following the Wheatley Fish Festival 5k run for the more experienced crowd, Joel Elliott of Chatham and Meg Mooney of Belle River were recognized as top male and female finishers. (Continued on Page 24)
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